dowry
US /ˈdaʊ.ri/
UK /ˈdaʊ.ri/
名词
嫁妆
an amount of property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage
示例:
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In some cultures, a dowry is still a common practice.
在某些文化中，嫁妆仍然是一种普遍的做法。
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Her family provided a substantial dowry for her marriage.
她的家人为她的婚姻提供了丰厚的嫁妆。