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
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。
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
例子
Every block in the city has at least one plug for emergencies.
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
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 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
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。
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
例子
The mechanic replaced the faulty spark plug in the car.
Every cylinder in the engine requires a functioning plug.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
例子
The radio host gave a plug for the local charity event.
Social media influencers often receive payment for plugs.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
例子
The cowboy chewed a plug while sitting by the campfire.
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
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。
to plug
例子
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
为了避免穿堂风，她不得不堵住窗框上的缝隙。
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
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
在小规模冲突中，一名士兵用一颗子弹击中了敌方战斗人员。
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
The software developer plugged the security loophole by implementing additional encryption measures.
软件开发人员通过实施额外的加密措施堵住了安全漏洞。
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。
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
他插上耳机听音乐，在通勤途中。
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
The author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
这位作者上了多个脱口秀节目来宣传她的最新小说并讨论其主题。
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
He plugged the medication to feel the effects faster.
他插入了药物以更快地感受到效果。
She is plugging to get a stronger high.
她正在plug以获得更强烈的快感。
