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a·pos·tro·phe /ə`pɑstrəfɪ; əˈpɒstrəfi/
n [C]
a) the sign (') used to show that one or more letters or figures are missing, such as in the word 'don't' (=do not) or in the date '96 (=1896/1996 etc) 撇号（'）〔用于表示字母或数字的省略，如 don't 代替 do not, '96代替 1896 或 1996 等〕
b) the sign (') used before or after the letter 's' to show that something belongs or relates to someone 撇号（'）〔用于 s 之前或之后，表示所有格〕:
Mandy's coat 曼迪的外套
We need to protect both countries' borders. 我们需要保护两国的边境。
c) the sign (') used before 's' to show the plural of letters and numbers 撇号（'）〔用于 s 前表示字母和数字的复数〕:
2 A's and 4 B's on my school report 我的学校成绩报告单上的两个 A 和四个 B
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