Mouthpiece
01
the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows
例子
The flutist wet the mouthpiece to prevent buzzing.
02
the section of a telephone designed for speaking into
例子
He cleaned the mouthpiece with alcohol.
03
a part designed to fit over or into a person's mouth
例子
The medical device included a detachable mouthpiece.
04
the end of a pipe or cigarette holder placed in the mouth for smoking
例子
He preferred a long mouthpiece for his tobacco pipe.
05
protective equipment worn in sports, especially boxing, to safeguard the mouth
例子
Mouthpieces prevent chipped teeth and internal injuries.
06
代言人, 新闻机构
a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.
例子
The newspaper was criticized for acting as a mouthpiece for the corporate interests, rather than providing objective reporting.
该报因充当企业利益的喉舌而非提供客观报道而受到批评。
07
咬嘴, 牙齿保护器
(diving equipment) a removable plastic or rubber device worn in the mouth to protect the teeth and jaws while using scuba equipment
例子
The diver adjusted her mouthpiece before descending.
潜水员在下潜前调整了她的咬嘴。
词汇树
mouthpiece
mouth
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