seal
US /siːl/
UK /siːl/

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印章, 封印
a piece of wax, lead, or other material with an individual design stamped into it, attached to a document as a mark of authenticity or used to close a letter or package
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The king's letter bore his royal seal.
國王的信件帶有他的皇家印章。
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The document was authenticated with an official seal.
該文件已通過官方印章認證。
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海豹, 海狗
a carnivorous marine mammal with flippers, a streamlined body, and a layer of blubber, able to live on land and in water
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We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
我們看到一隻海豹在岩石上曬太陽。
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Seals are excellent swimmers.
海豹是優秀的游泳者。
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確認, 批准
formally certify or approve (something)
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The deal was sealed with a handshake.
這筆交易以握手方式敲定。
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Their fate was sealed when the enemy attacked.
當敵人進攻時,他們的命運就註定了。