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单词 earplug
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Definition of earplug in English:

earplug

nounˈɪəplʌɡˈɪrˌpləɡ
usually earplugs
  • A piece of wax, rubber, or cotton wool placed in the ear as protection against noise, water, or cold air.

    (挡声音、防水或挡冷空气的)耳塞

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The speakers are also big on options, but before delving into technical specifics, let's just say that your neighbors better get out their earplugs.
    • Put petroleum jelly on pieces of cotton to use as earplugs for swimming or showering.
    • When washing the child's hair, use earplugs to stop soapy water getting into the child's ears.
    • Surfers are then advised to protect their ears from further exposure to water by wearing earplugs, using a neoprene hood or wearing a helmet.
    • If the noise level rises above that point, hearing protection, earplugs or a similar device, would be required.
    • And to make his hearing loss look realistic, he wore earplugs throughout the five-week shoot in Spain.
    • You should always use earmuffs or properly fitted earplugs to reduce the noise getting into your inner ear.
    • He had inserted earplugs to soften the noise of his daughter, he said, but these served only to damage his middle ear and his balance.
    • The blasts were so common, and so loud, that she started wearing earplugs.
    • Noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented by avoiding excessive noise and using hearing protection such as earplugs and earmuffs.
    • They give you earplugs, but the noise is very loud and very pervasive.
    • In pursuit of answers to these puzzling questions, I donned shin pads and earplugs then visited a local chihuahua show.
    • If noise is a problem, use a fan to cover the noise or use earplugs.
    • Wear earplugs and an eye mask if your sleep environment is too noisy or too bright.
    • It's too hot to wear earplugs, and unbearably uncomfortable if your entire body is covered by the sarong, including your head.
    • There was no use talking anymore, even without the earplugs, conversation would've been impossible over the scream of the electric guitar.
    • And yes, it's true that I've taken to wearing earplugs during the pipe band's practice sessions.
    • Is it ethical to ignore the commercials, or close your eyes and wear earplugs when they're playing?
    • During races at the California Speedway, when many fans wear earplugs to muffle the sound of the cars screaming around the track, the noise filters into surrounding neighborhoods.
    • Perhaps the best protection when forced to remain in an excessively noisy environment is to wear earplugs to reduce the sound assault upon the ear.

Definition of earplug in US English:

earplug

nounˈirˌpləɡˈɪrˌpləɡ
  • 1A piece of wax, rubber, or cotton placed in the ear as protection against noise or water.

    (挡声音、防水或挡冷空气的)耳塞

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Put petroleum jelly on pieces of cotton to use as earplugs for swimming or showering.
    • During races at the California Speedway, when many fans wear earplugs to muffle the sound of the cars screaming around the track, the noise filters into surrounding neighborhoods.
    • Wear earplugs and an eye mask if your sleep environment is too noisy or too bright.
    • If noise is a problem, use a fan to cover the noise or use earplugs.
    • Perhaps the best protection when forced to remain in an excessively noisy environment is to wear earplugs to reduce the sound assault upon the ear.
    • There was no use talking anymore, even without the earplugs, conversation would've been impossible over the scream of the electric guitar.
    • He had inserted earplugs to soften the noise of his daughter, he said, but these served only to damage his middle ear and his balance.
    • And yes, it's true that I've taken to wearing earplugs during the pipe band's practice sessions.
    • They give you earplugs, but the noise is very loud and very pervasive.
    • When washing the child's hair, use earplugs to stop soapy water getting into the child's ears.
    • You should always use earmuffs or properly fitted earplugs to reduce the noise getting into your inner ear.
    • Surfers are then advised to protect their ears from further exposure to water by wearing earplugs, using a neoprene hood or wearing a helmet.
    • And to make his hearing loss look realistic, he wore earplugs throughout the five-week shoot in Spain.
    • Is it ethical to ignore the commercials, or close your eyes and wear earplugs when they're playing?
    • If the noise level rises above that point, hearing protection, earplugs or a similar device, would be required.
    • The speakers are also big on options, but before delving into technical specifics, let's just say that your neighbors better get out their earplugs.
    • It's too hot to wear earplugs, and unbearably uncomfortable if your entire body is covered by the sarong, including your head.
    • The blasts were so common, and so loud, that she started wearing earplugs.
    • In pursuit of answers to these puzzling questions, I donned shin pads and earplugs then visited a local chihuahua show.
    • Noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented by avoiding excessive noise and using hearing protection such as earplugs and earmuffs.
  • 2historical An ornament worn in the lobe of the ear.

    〈史〉(戴在耳垂上的)耳饰

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt a type of earring called an earplug became fashionable and these fitted snugly into a wide stretched hole in the earlobe.
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