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I . slave [sleıv] N

1. slave:

slave
奴隶 núlì

II . slave [sleıv] VB intr

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slave-driver N inf

Usage examples with slave

slave [or away] at work
埋头苦干
a slave of [or to] fashion
拼命赶时髦的人

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It was about one-tenth of the average value of a slave.
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Slaves also have the right to a period of rest during the hottest parts of the day during the summer.
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He could acquire property and even own other slaves.
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This created a certain amount of tension between him and the slave-owners.
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He also purchased slaves to work the property.
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He is also recorded to have purchased up to 78 slaves.
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Twenty-five slaves were bought to work on the property.
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The ancient sources agree that he was a slave.
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If permitted, the slaves could have a garden to grow themselves fresh vegetables.
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He had a practice of freeing slaves as adults after a period of service.
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