Mouthpiece
01
the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows
例子
He cleaned the trumpet mouthpiece before the concert.
The flutist wet the mouthpiece to prevent buzzing.
02
the section of a telephone designed for speaking into
例子
He held the mouthpiece close while making the call.
He cleaned the mouthpiece with alcohol.
03
a part designed to fit over or into a person's mouth
例子
He replaced the worn mouthpiece with a new one.
The medical device included a detachable mouthpiece.
04
the end of a pipe or cigarette holder placed in the mouth for smoking
例子
The mouthpiece was made of amber.
He preferred a long mouthpiece for his tobacco pipe.
05
protective equipment worn in sports, especially boxing, to safeguard the mouth
例子
The boxer put in his mouthpiece before the match.
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 press secretary serves as the mouthpiece of the administration, conveying the president's policies and positions to the public.
新闻秘书充当政府的喉舌，向公众传达总统的政策和立场。
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
He bought a new mouthpiece for his upcoming dive trip.
他为即将到来的潜水之旅买了一个新的咬嘴。
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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