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- consisting of official pieces of written, printed, or other matter文件的; 文献的; 由文件组成的：
his book is based on documentary sources.
他的书是以文献资料为基础的。
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- (of a film, television or radio programme, or photography) using pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual record or report（电影、电视, 广播节目, 摄影）纪实的：
a documentary programme about Manchester United.
有关曼彻斯特联队的纪实节目。
(pl. -ies)
- a film or a television or radio programme that provides a factual record or report纪实电影（或电视、广播）节目。