音标:[dju:nz] ;
n. 沙丘( dune的复数形式 )
n. a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
v. treat cruelly
v. persistently ask for overdue payment

dunes的用法和样例:

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  1. There are lots of dunes in the desert.沙漠里有许多沙丘。
  2. The wind is strong enough to move the sand dunes.风力强得可以吹动沙丘。

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