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wiry

/ˈwɪri/ American
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  • adj. 瘦而结实的
  • adj. 金属丝制的
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Definition
  • adj. thin but strong and tough
  • adj. made of wire
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Example
The old farmer was thin and wiry despite his advanced age.
这位老农虽然年事已高,身材依然瘦削精干。
Word familywire-
n.
wireL3wiringL5
adj.
wirelessL5wiredL6
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