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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- Afghanistan [æf'gænɪstæn]
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阿富汗
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阿富汗
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
Collins English-English Dictionary
- Afghanistan [æf'gænɪ,stɑːn]
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a republic in central Asia: became independent in 1919; occupied by Soviet troops, 1979--89; controlled by mujaheddin forces from 1992 until 1996 when Taliban forces seized power; in the US-led `war on terror' (2001) the Taliban were overthrown and replaced by an interim administration, although the Taliban insurgency continues; generally arid and mountainous, with the Hindu Kush range rising over 7500 m (25
000 ft) and fertile valleys of the Amu Darya, Helmand, and Kabul Rivers. Official languages: Pashto and Dari (Persian), Tajik also widely spoken. Religion: Muslim. Currency: afghani. Capital: Kabul. Pop: 24 926 000 (2004 est). Area: 657 500 sq km (250 000 sq miles)
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a republic in central Asia: became independent in 1919; occupied by Soviet troops, 1979--89; controlled by mujaheddin forces from 1992 until 1996 when Taliban forces seized power; in the US-led `war on terror' (2001) the Taliban were overthrown and replaced by an interim administration, although the Taliban insurgency continues; generally arid and mountainous, with the Hindu Kush range rising over 7500 m (25
Examples
- After serving as a soldier in Afghanistan, he took up a new job in Seoul.
- 他在阿富汗服役归来之后，在首尔找了份新工作。 → Afghanistan
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