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/ˈketl/ |
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1 | a container that is used for boiling water . It has a lid , a handle , and a spout (= a part for pouring) . (烧水用的)水壶(有盖、柄和嘴) |
| 1a | to boil water , especially for making tea 烧水(尤指烧沏茶用水) | |
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2 | a metal container , usually with a cover , used for cooking (通常有盖的)锅 |
| a fish kettle 鱼锅 |
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- | a different kettle of fish informal |
| a situation or subject that is not related to the one you are talking about |
| 另一回事;截然不同的东西 |
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| Of course their economic policy is a different kettle of fish altogether. 当然他们的经济政策完全是另一回事。 |
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