America
US /əˈmer.ɪ.kə/
UK /əˈmer.ɪ.kə/
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美洲, 美洲大陆
a continent in the Western Hemisphere, including North and South America
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The indigenous peoples of America have rich and diverse cultures.
美洲原住民拥有丰富多样的文化。
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Many European explorers sailed to America in the 15th and 16th centuries.
许多欧洲探险家在15世纪和16世纪航行到美洲。
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美利坚合众国, 美国
the United States of America
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She moved to America for college.
她搬到美国上大学。
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The film is a classic of America cinema.
这部电影是美国电影的经典之作。