duplicate

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IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To make an exact copy of something; to repeat or do again.

复制,复印;重复

n.

An exact copy or replica of an original.

副本,复制品

adj.

Being an exact copy of something; identical to an original.

复制的,完全相同的

🧩 Root Breakdown

duplicother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.duplicate copy副本
  • 2.duplicate key复制钥匙
  • 3.duplicate record重复记录

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The IT department will duplicate your files onto an external drive.

  • 2.

    Having a duplicate key is helpful in case the original gets lost.

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