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etc. uk /ɪtˈset.ər.ə/ us /etˈset̬.ər.ə/ abbreviation for et cetera: and other similar things. It is used to avoid giving a complete list: 以及诸如此类;以及其他;等等(et cetera的缩写) We saw lots of lions, tigers, elephants, etc.我们看到了很多狮子、老虎、大象等动物。 We have a constant battle against garden pests such as slugs, snails, greenfly, blackfly, etc. Pigment is mixed into oil, glue, egg, etc. to make different types of paint.将颜料与油、胶水、鸡蛋等混合,制成各种涂料。 We can always see sparrows, robins, blackbirds and starlings, etc. in our garden, and often bluetits and finches. They ask for your personal details - age, sex, nationality, etc. It's very bad for you because it's full of salt and fat, etc. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Also, extra, and in addition added additional additionally again along else et al. et cetera excess filler hand premium rate regardless same secondly side suchlike supernumerary touch
etc. | American Dictionary etc. adverb us/etˌset̬·ər·ə, ɪt-, -ˈse·trə/ abbreviation for et cetera (= and other similar things): The children use computers in many instructional areas, including math, science, language study, etc.
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etc. | Business English etc. ukus abbreviation for et cetera: and other similar things. It is used instead of giving a complete list: They ask for your personal details - age, sex, nationality, etc. |