词汇 | candle |
释义 | candleUK:*/ˈkændəl/US:/ˈkændəl/ ,(kan′dl)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 candle n (wax candle)蜡烛Karen's apartment is decorated with candles and artwork.凯伦的公寓用蜡烛和艺术品做了装饰。 candle n (small candle on birthday cake)生日蜡烛Don't forget to buy candles for Jeffrey's birthday.别忘了给杰弗里买生日蜡烛。 其他翻译 candle [sth] vtr (egg: test by holding against the light)用光照法检验The poultry keeper candles the egg to see if there is a chick inside. 复合形式: burn the candle at both ends v expr figurative (work too hard, exhaust yourself)过分消耗精力;不顾身体过度劳累 candle holder n (candlestick)烛台 candle snuffer n (tool: snuffs candle flame)灭烛器If you use a candle snuffer instead of blowing the candles out, you'll get less wax on the tablecloth. hold a candle to [sb/sth] v expr figurative (be as good)能与…相比, 可与…相提并论备注: Used in the negative, in questions and where there is doubtAs a songwriter, George Harrison couldn't hold a candle to Paul McCartney. Roman candle n (firework)罗马焰火筒I bought a box of Roman candles for Bonfire Night. scented candle n (wax candle that is perfumed)香薰蜡烛 votive candle n (religion: candle lit in prayer)祈祷时点的蜡烛;祭典烛Lauren lit a votive candle and said a short prayer. |
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