noun
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a friend
He's my best mate from school.
他是我在学校里最好的朋友。
B2
a friendly way to address someone
Hey mate, can you help me?
嘿，朋友，你能帮我一下吗？
B2
someone you live or do things with
My flatmate is a good mate.
我的室友是个好朋友。
B2
an animal's partner for having babies
The bird found a mate for life.
这只鸟找到了终身伴侣。
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a husband, wife, or partner
She found her perfect mate online.
她在网上找到了完美的伴侣。
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a helper for a skilled worker
The plumber's mate passed him the tools.
水管工的助手把工具递给了他。
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a ship officer below captain
The mate helped navigate the ship.
大副帮助导航船只。
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winning move in chess
Checkmate is the final move to win.
将死是获胜的最后一步。
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complete defeat
It was mate for the losing team.
这对输掉的队伍来说是彻底失败。