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kin

/kɪn/

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noun

亲属，家属，血亲。

Race; family; breed; kind.

Examples :

"My kin at school are from diverse backgrounds, but we all get along well. "

我在学校的同学们来自不同的背景，但我们相处得很好，就像一家人一样。

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noun

亲属，亲戚。

Persons of the same race or family; kindred.

Examples :

"My kin are all very supportive of my decision to go to college. "

我的亲戚们都非常支持我上大学的决定。

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noun

亲属，亲戚。

One or more relatives, such as siblings or cousins, taken collectively.

Examples :

"My kin gathered at my grandmother's house for the holiday. "

过节的时候，我的亲戚们都聚集到了我奶奶家。

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noun

亲属, 亲戚

Relationship; same-bloodedness or affinity; near connection or alliance, as of those having common descent.

Examples :

"My kin came to visit me for the weekend. "

我的亲戚们周末来看我了。

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noun

种类，类型，方式

Kind; sort; manner; way.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the different kin of problems the students were facing in math class. "

老师解释了学生们在数学课上遇到的各种类型的问题。

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adjective

亲属，亲戚。

Related by blood or marriage, akin. Generally used in "kin to".

Examples :

"It turns out my back-fence neighbor is kin to one of my co-workers."

原来我家后院的邻居跟我一个同事是亲戚。

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noun

古琴

A primitive Chinese musical instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.

Examples :

"The museum exhibit showcased a beautiful kin, with its delicate silken strings shimmering in the light. "

博物馆展览展出了一张精美的古琴，它那精致的丝弦在灯光下闪闪发光。

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noun

金 (jīn)

A day, in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.

Examples :

"The archaeologist studied the inscription, noting the specific kin on the ancient Mayan calendar. "

考古学家研究了铭文，注意到了古代玛雅历法上特定的“金”日 (Kǎogǔ xuéjiā yánjiū le míngwén, zhùyì dàole gǔdài Mǎyǎ lìfǎ shàng tèdìng de “jīn” rì).

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verb

可以，能够

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

Examples :

"You kin leave the classroom once you have finished your test. "

你考完试后就可以离开教室了。

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verb

可能，能够

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.

Examples :

"Animals can experience emotions."

动物可能会体验到情绪。

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verb

能，会.

(auxiliary verb, defective) Used with verbs of perception.

Examples :

"Can you hear that?."

你听得到吗？

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verb

知道，了解

Examples :

"I kin recognize my teacher's voice from across the crowded hall. "

我能听出来，即使在拥挤的大厅里，我也认得我老师的声音。

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verb

罐装，装罐。

To seal in a can.

Examples :

"They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."

他们把空气装进罐头里，当作新奇玩意儿卖给游客。

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verb

罐装，装罐

To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

Examples :

"They spent August canning fruit and vegetables."

他们八月份都在忙着把水果和蔬菜做成罐头。

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verb

取消，放弃.

To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).

Examples :

"He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail."

他取消了整个项目，因为他认为会失败。

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verb

禁闭，幽禁

Examples :

"Can your gob."

闭上你的臭嘴。

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verb

解雇，开除。

To fire or dismiss an employee.

Examples :

"The boss canned him for speaking out."

老板因为他直言不讳而解雇了他。

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verb

进球

To hole the ball.

Examples :

"The golfer needed to kin the ball into the hole to complete the game. "

那位高尔夫球手需要把球打进洞才能完成比赛。