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22. four corners of the earth四面八方
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释义:the far ends of the world; all parts of the world, G% f7 D) A. E% d& O
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例句:Athletes came from the four corners of the earth to compete in the
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运动员来自四面八方,聚集一堂,角逐奥运会。
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典故:《新约·启示录》(Revelation)第七章第一节中有如下内容用到了这个短9 \. F% N% Y, S, I6 ]- H1 w8 R {+ u
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wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.0 O9 l. D* d% o( s- J
此后我看到四位天使站在地的四角,执掌地上四方的风,叫风不吹在地
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