Staple
例子
Rice is a staple in many Asian diets.
米饭是许多亚洲饮食中的主食。
In many regions, maize is the primary staple.
在许多地区，玉米是主要的主食。
例子
Cotton is a common staple used in textile production.
短纤是纺织生产中常用的一种短而细的纤维。
Wool staple is often spun into soft yarn.
纤维经常被纺成柔软的纱线。
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订书钉, 纸张固定钉
a small metal fastener used to attach papers together
例子
He used a staple to secure the contract pages.
他用了一个订书钉来固定合同页面。
The staple held the papers neatly in a stack.
订书钉将纸张整齐地固定成一叠。
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订书钉, 固定夹
a small U-shaped metal fastener used to hold cables or wires in place
例子
He used a staple to secure the electrical cable to the wall.
他用一个订书钉将电缆固定在墙上。
The technician hammered a staple over the wire to keep it from moving.
技术员在电线上钉了一个U形钉以防止它移动。
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基本产品, 原材料
a basic raw material or product that is regularly used in manufacturing or production
例子
Cotton is a staple in the textile industry.
棉花是纺织工业中的主要产品。
Wheat is a staple used in flour production.
小麦是用于面粉生产的基本产品。
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主要或基本的供应来源, 基本资源
a primary or essential source of supply or resource
例子
The local grocery store is a staple for everyday needs.
当地的杂货店是满足日常需求的主要来源。
The factory is a staple of the town's economy.
工厂是城镇经济的支柱。
to staple
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用订书机装订, 用订书钉固定
to fasten objects together using a small metal fastener with two prongs
例子
He stapled the papers to keep them organized.
他装订了这些纸张以保持它们整齐。
The worker stapled the sheets of fabric to the wooden frame.
工人将织物片钉在了木框上。
staple
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基本的, 主要的
used or consumed regularly by many people as a fundamental part of daily life
例子
Rice is a staple food in many cultures around the world.
米饭是世界许多文化中的主食。
A black suit is a staple wardrobe item for business professionals.
黑色西装是商务专业人士衣橱中的基本单品。
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主要的, 基本的
indicating a main trading center or market for essential commodities
例子
The staple town was known for its wool trade.
这个主要城镇以其羊毛贸易而闻名。
Merchants traveled to the staple port to exchange goods.
商人们前往主要港口交换货物。
