| 释义 |
holes noun, plural—孔 n (almost always used) 洞 pl Examples:A small hole not plugged will make you suffer a big hole (idiom); A stitch in time saves nine.—wind instrument consisting of an egg-shaped chamber with holes—having many holes (e.g. filter gauze or sieve)—bamboo flute with 8 holes—lit. look for holes, and observe gaps (idiom); to search out one's opponent's weak points—If you don't plug the small hole, the big hole will be hard repair (idiom); A stitch in time saves nine.—A small hole not plugged will make you suffer a big hole (common saying); a stitch in time saves nine—bamboo flute with 7 or 8 holes—wicker door, hole window (idiom); fig. wretched hovel—hole in the body of a musical instrument, covered with a membrane which produces a buzzing tone—a flat round jade ornament with a hole at the center—the hole in the center of a wheel accommodating the axle (archaic)—a hole in an implement or utensil for insertion—lit. leave no hole undrilled (idiom); latch on to every opportunity—hawsehole (small hole for anchor cable or hawser in the side of ship)—dog hole wide open (idiom); fig. gap caused by missing teeth (used mockingly)—An ant hole causing the collapse of a great dike.—membrane which covers a hole in a flute and produces a buzzing tone—A small hole not plugged will sink a great ship.— |