letter

字母

信

(pl)字面意义

（常用pl）文学；写作生涯

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letter

文字, 字母, 信函, 字面意义, 铅字, 证书, 文学, 学问

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letter

1. a written message addressed to a person or organization; "mailed an indignant letter to the editor"

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2. the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech; "his grandmother taught him his letters"

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3. a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention); "he followed instructions to the letter"; "he obeyed the letter of the law"

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4. an award earned by participation in a school sport; "he won letters in three sports"

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5. owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire

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1. win an athletic letter

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2. set down or print with letters

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3. mark letters on or mark with letters

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