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Plug
01
插头, 电源插头
an 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
What is a "plug"?
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.
Example
She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
她把电源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.
灯的插头磨损了，所以他们决定为了安全起见更换它。
02
消火栓, 消防栓
an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
03
堵塞物, 塞子
blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
04
老马, 累马
an old or over-worked horse
05
火花塞, 点火塞
electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
06
宣传, 推广
blatant or sensational promotion
07
烟草块, 烟草团
a wad of something chewable as tobacco
to plug
Example
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
They are currently plugging the cracks in the sidewalk for safety.
02
击穿, 射击
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Example
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
在冲突中，其中一名士兵用一颗子弹击穿了敌方战斗人员。
The police officer plugged the criminal's tire to immobilize the getaway vehicle.
警察击穿了罪犯的轮胎，以使逃逸车辆失去行动能力。
03
解决, 填补
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
Example
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来填补安全漏洞。
To mitigate the shortage of staff, the manager plugged the gaps by hiring temporary workers.
为了缓解人手不足的问题，经理通过雇用临时工来填补这些缺口。
04
堵住, 塞住
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
Example
The hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
登山者用棉球塞住耳朵，以减轻风声。
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
他把耳机塞进耳朵里，在通勤期间听音乐。
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
InformalExample
The author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
这位作者在多个脱口秀节目中宣传她的最新小说，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，强调了其创新的电影摄影。
