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今天我们要学的词是exemption。 Exemption, 例外。Virginia banned smoking in bars and restaurants a month ago, with the exemptions of private clubs, 维吉尼亚州一个月前开始禁止在酒吧和餐馆里吸烟，私人俱乐部除外。

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exempt dealer 获豁免交易商 exempt from tax 获豁免缴税 exempt investment adviser 获豁免投资顾问 exempt person 获豁免的人 exempt sum 豁免款项 exempted institution 获豁免机构

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