Cinch
01
小菜一碟, 轻而易举的事
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
例子
Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
修复软件中的小故障对经验丰富的程序员来说简直是小菜一碟。
With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
凭借她的烹饪技巧，准备一顿美味的晚餐对玛丽来说总是小菜一碟。
02
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
例子
They spent the afternoon playing cinch with friends.
In cinch, the highest bidder gets to choose the trump suit.
03
a strap or band, usually around a horse's belly, used to secure the saddle in place
例子
The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
确定的事, 小菜一碟
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
American例子
Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
在整个赛季的出色表现之后，赢得冠军是小菜一碟。
With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
凭借她的经验和技能，得到这份工作易如反掌。
to cinch
01
to gain mastery or a firm grasp over something
例子
She cinched the concept quickly after reviewing the notes.
The student cinched the grammar rules after hours of practice.
02
to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something
例子
She cinched her place in the competition with a flawless performance.
The deal was cinched after both parties signed the contract.
03
to fasten or secure by tying a strap or girth, typically around a saddle or similar object
例子
The cowboy cinches the saddle tightly before mounting the horse.
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
