indirectly acquired · second-hand (information, equipment etc) · assistant

èr shǒu

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A book I happened to come across at a secondhand bookstore has now become my favorite.

我在二手书店看到一本书，现在它成为了我最爱的书。

I like shopping in used-book stores and in used-clothing shops.

我很喜欢逛二手书店和二手衣店。

He should have bought a used car.

他应該买一辆二手车的。

Tom advised him not to buy the secondhand car.

汤姆劝他别买二手车。

I was able to sell my used car for 100 dollars.

我能以100美元的价格卖了二手车。

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