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campus n.(大学）校园 Mary didn't live on campus while in college. She lived off campus with her aunt and uncle. 玛丽念大学时不住校内。她在校外与阿姨姨丈同住。 hive n.蜂巢 Visitors are told to stay away from the beehives.