Plug
01
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
例子
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。
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
例子
The firefighters connected their hoses to the street plug.
03
塞子, 堵塞物
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
例子
The sink wo n't hold water unless the plug is in place.
除非塞子就位，否则水槽无法存水。
04
驽马, 老马
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
Humorous例子
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。
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
例子
Every cylinder in the engine requires a functioning plug.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
例子
Social media influencers often receive payment for plugs.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
例子
He offered me a plug, but I declined.
08
供应商, 毒贩
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
Slang例子
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。
to plug
例子
They are currently plugging the cracks in the sidewalk for safety.
他们目前正在为了安全填补人行道上的裂缝。
02
射击, 击打
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
例子
The police officer plugged the criminal's tire to immobilize the getaway vehicle.
警察开枪打中了罪犯的轮胎，使逃跑车辆无法移动。
03
堵塞, 修补
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
例子
To mitigate the shortage of staff, the manager plugged the gaps by hiring temporary workers.
为了缓解人员短缺，经理通过雇佣临时工填补了空缺。
04
塞住, 堵住
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
例子
The hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
徒步旅行者用棉球塞住耳朵以减弱风声。
05
宣传, 推广
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
Informal例子
During the press conference, the director plugged the upcoming film, highlighting its innovative cinematography.
在新闻发布会上，导演宣传了即将上映的电影，强调了其创新的 cinematography。
06
通过直肠给药, 通过直肠插入
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
Slang例子
She is plugging to get a stronger high.
她正在plug以获得更强烈的快感。
