plug
复数形式
plugs
1
插头, 插销
a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet
A plug is a device used to connect an electrical appliance to a power source, allowing electricity to flow into the appliance. It typically consists of metal pins or prongs that fit into an outlet. Plugs come in different shapes and sizes depending on the type of outlet and the region where they are used. The plug is designed to ensure a safe and secure connection, preventing electrical shocks or short circuits. It can be attached to various electrical cords, powering devices such as lamps, computers, or kitchen appliances.
- She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
她将插头插入插座为手机充电。
- The lamp's plug was frayed, so they decided to replace it for safety.
台灯的插头磨损了，所以他们决定为了安全更换它。
- He needed a new adapter to fit the plug into the European socket.
他需要一个新适配器来将插头插入欧洲插座。
- The laptop wouldn't turn on because the plug wasn't securely connected.
笔记本电脑无法开机，因为插头没有牢固连接。
- They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall.
他们通过小心地从墙上拔出插头来拔掉设备的插头。
2
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
- Every block in the city has at least one plug for emergencies.
- The firefighters connected their hoses to the street plug.
- The old plug near the park was replaced with a modern hydrant.
- During the fire drill, the team tested the plug for pressure.
- The plug was painted red to make it easily visible.
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3
塞子, 堵塞物
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
- He inserted a rubber plug to stop the leak in the pipe.
他插入了一个橡胶塞子来阻止管道泄漏。
- The sink won't hold water unless the plug is in place.
除非塞子就位，否则水槽无法存水。
- The technician removed the plug to drain the oil.
技术人员移除了塞子以排出油。
- A plug was fitted into the bottle to keep it airtight.
一个塞子被安装到瓶子上以保持其气密性。
- The plug prevented dust from entering the socket.
插头防止灰尘进入插座。
4
驽马, 老马
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
- The old plug trotted along the trail at its own pace.
那匹老驽马以自己的步速沿着小径小跑。
- He joked that his racehorse was just a plug in disguise.
他开玩笑说他的赛马只是一匹伪装起来的劣马。
- The plug had seen better days but still pulled the cart.
那匹老马曾有过更好的日子，但仍在拉车。
- She refused to ride the plug, preferring a younger mount.
- The plug was retired to pasture after years of service.
疲惫的马在多年服务后被送到牧场。
5
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
- The mechanic replaced the faulty spark plug in the car.
- Every cylinder in the engine requires a functioning plug.
- The spark plug ensures the fuel-air mixture ignites properly.
- Old plugs can reduce engine efficiency and cause misfires.
- He checked the plug before starting the motorcycle.
6
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
- The radio host gave a plug for the local charity event.
- Social media influencers often receive payment for plugs.
- The movie trailer included a plug for the upcoming video game.
- His speech was full of plugs for his new book.
- The website displayed a plug for a software subscription.
7
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
- The cowboy chewed a plug while sitting by the campfire.
- He offered me a plug, but I declined.
- The tin contained several plugs of flavored tobacco.
- He rolled a plug into a small ball before chewing it.
- Smokers of that era commonly carried a plug in their pocket.
8
供应商, 毒贩
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
- I need to hit up my plug before the weekend.
我需要在周末前联系我的供应商。
- He's loyal to his plug because they always come through.
他对他的供应商很忠诚，因为他们总是能兑现承诺。
- The cops raided the house looking for the plug.
警察突袭了房子寻找供应商。
- Don't share that info; only your trusted plug should know.
不要分享那个信息；只有你信任的供应商应该知道。
- She got in trouble after trying to act like a plug without experience.
她在没有经验的情况下试图表现得像个供应商后遇到了麻烦。