"pot"的定义和意义

Pot

名词

锅, 壶

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

What is a "pot"?

A pot is a kitchen utensil used for cooking food by boiling, stewing, or simmering. It typically consists of a deep, round container with straight or slightly flared sides, a flat bottom, and two handles on either side for easy lifting and pouring. Pots come in various sizes and materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and ceramic, each offering different advantages for cooking. They are used for preparing a wide range of dishes, from soups, stews, and sauces to pasta, rice, and boiled vegetables.

尿盆, 便器

a portable or fixed plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination

大麻, 烟草

a common street name for marijuana, a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for recreational or medicinal purposes

Informal

花盆, 容器

a container, made of plastic or clay, that is mainly used to grow plants in

一锅, 一个容器

the amount or quantity contained within a pot, often referring to food or beverages that are cooked or prepared in such a container

电位器, 锅

a type of resistor with three terminals, including an adjustable center terminal, used to modify voltages in electronic devices such as radios and TV sets

大肚子, 啤酒肚

Slang term for a protruding belly or paunch, often resulting from excessive eating or lack of exercise

Informal

(poker) the total amount of money or chips wagered by players in a game, awarded to the winner

What is the "pot"?

In poker, the pot is the total amount of money or chips that players have bet during a hand. It starts with the initial blinds or antes and grows as players make their bets, raises, and calls throughout the betting rounds. The pot is won by the player who either has the best hand at the end of the game or who successfully bluffs other players into folding their hands. The pot is divided among the winners if there are multiple players with strong hands or in the case of a split pot.

一大笔钱, 一大堆资源

a large quantity or amount of something, often used in the context of money or resources

入袋, 口袋球

the act of successfully hitting a ball into a pocket in pool and snooker

to pot

动词

移植到花盆, 放入花盆

to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil

慢炖, 煮

to gently cook the food in a liquid or fat until it becomes tender and easily flaked or shredded

pot

potable