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孪生
luán shēng
Meaning
- (adj.) twin
Definition
指一胎出生的两个个体，通常指双胞胎。
Twins, usually referring to two individuals born from the same pregnancy.
Usage
用于描述双胞胎，或比喻成对出现的事物。
Used to describe twins, or metaphorically for things that come in pairs.
Examples
- 1 他们是一对孪生兄弟，长得非常像。 (They are twin brothers who look very much alike.)
- 2 这对孪生姐妹感情特别好。 (These twin sisters have a very close relationship.)
- 3 这两座建筑是孪生的，设计完全相同。 (These two buildings are twin, with identical designs.)
- 4 孪生星球的概念在科幻小说中很常见。 (The concept of twin planets is common in science fiction.)
- 5 她有一个孪生妹妹，两人几乎形影不离。 (She has a twin sister, and they are almost inseparable.)
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