cinch
复数形式
cinches
1
小菜一碟, 轻而易举的事
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
- Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
修复软件中的小故障对经验丰富的程序员来说简直是小菜一碟。
- With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
凭借她的烹饪技巧，准备一顿美味的晚餐对玛丽来说总是小菜一碟。
- Assembling the new furniture according to the straightforward instructions was a cinch for the DIY enthusiast.
按照简单的说明组装新家具对DIY爱好者来说是小菜一碟。
- The skilled negotiator found reaching a compromise between the parties to be a cinch.
熟练的谈判者发现，在各方之间达成妥协是小菜一碟。
- Memorizing the simple choreography for the dance routine was a cinch for the talented performer.
对于这位有才华的表演者来说，记住舞蹈动作的简单编舞是小菜一碟。
2
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
- They spent the afternoon playing cinch with friends.
- In cinch, the highest bidder gets to choose the trump suit.
- He won the cinch game by skillfully predicting his opponents' hands.
- The rules of cinch require careful counting and strategy.
- Families often play cinch at gatherings for fun and competition.
3
a strap or band, usually around a horse's belly, used to secure the saddle in place
- The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
- A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
- He adjusted the cinch to ensure the horse was comfortable.
- The cowboy checked the cinch after every few miles on the trail.
- Leather cinches are durable and commonly used in western saddles.
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确定的事, 小菜一碟
something that will surely happen
- Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
在整个赛季的出色表现之后，赢得冠军是小菜一碟。
- With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
凭借她的经验和技能，得到这份工作易如反掌。
- The contract was a cinch once all the terms were agreed upon.
一旦所有条款达成一致，合同就是小菜一碟。
- Given his track record, securing the promotion was a cinch.
考虑到他的履历，获得晋升是轻而易举的事。
- Completing the task on time was a cinch with the new tools provided.
使用提供的新工具按时完成任务是小菜一碟。