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单词 plug
释义
plug1 nounplug2 verb
plugplug1 /plʌɡ/ ●●● S3 noun [countable] Entry menu
MENU FOR plugplug1 electricity2 bath3 advertisement4 in an engine5 pull the plug (on something)6 to fill a hole7 for holding screws8 a piece of something
Word Origin
WORD ORIGINplug1
Origin:
1600-1700 Dutch, Middle Dutch plugge
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • He sleeps with plugs in his ears.
  • If I ever get that way, just pull the plug.
  • the plug on the electric blanket
  • Where's the plug in here?
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And it comes with a removable air filter, an extra long cable, fitted plug and a two year guarantee.
  • Busted cord probably, or the plugs went bad.
  • Ear defenders: Are supplied in the form of plug or fibre ear inserts or earphone types which fully enclose the ear.
  • Every morning the chemicals in your anti-perspirant react with your sweat to form a plug.
  • Gee made two more plugs yesterday.
  • Messages for the intelligent plug are carried by signals on the house wiring.
  • Practically, the banks are not wishing to pull the plug.
  • The distance between them is like the gap of a spark plug.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto make something stop happening or continuing
to make someone stop doing something, or make something stop happening: · The referee stopped the fight when one of the boxers was badly injured.· It is now time to stop the war and begin negotiations for peace.· Officials are planning to take court action to stop publication of the book.stop somebody doing something: · I gave my little brother some chocolate to stop him crying.
to stop something, especially so that it never starts again: · An injury like this could put an end to her dancing career.· The outbreak of war put an end to their romance.
to finally and permanently end something that has continued for a long time: bring something to an end: · A treaty was signed which finally brought the conflict to an end.bring to an end something: · There are calls for the Prime Minister to bring to an end the uncertainty about the election date.
to make something stop changing, developing, or progressing: · The government is determined to halt the trade in illegal animal furs.· All his efforts had failed to halt the increase in street crime.
to decide that a planned action or activity should be stopped after it has already started: · The union decided to call off the strike when they were offered a 10% pay rise.· The meeting was called off at the last minute.· The hunt for the missing boy had to be called off because of severe weather conditions.
to stop an activity earlier than was planned, especially because of something unexpected such as illness or bad news: · She was forced to cut short her holiday and return to the UK.· His education was cut short when his father died of a sudden illness.
to stop an action that has been started, because it would be too dangerous to continue: · The mission was aborted after news came of the capture of the city.· The plane had already started its descent when the pilot received orders to abort his landing.
to officially order that something should be stopped, when you intend to let it start again at a later time: · We have decided to suspend all production at the factory until safety checks can be carried out.· All pay increases are to be suspended until further notice.· The trial was suspended after threats were made against witnesses.
informal to stop giving money to a plan or planned business activity so that it cannot continue: · The city council has pulled the plug on the new housing development.· Over 1000 workers lost their jobs when the company pulled the plug on plans to open ten new stores.
to keep prices or wages at the same level and not increase them: · The company has announced that it intends to freeze all salaries for a year.· All government employees have had their salaries frozen at last year's levels.
WORD SETS
AC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
 an electric plug
 the bath plug
 During the show she managed to put in a plug for her new book.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=change something so that there is no longer a loophole)· The president is eager to close tax loopholes for foreign companies.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· Always remove the lead from the spark plug of petrol machines and unplug electric models before cleaning or servicing.· The distance between them is like the gap of a spark plug.· The spark plugs were found in the lunch box as arranged and he was immediately dismissed in accordance with company practice.· Automakers worry it shorts out spark plugs.· However, at a recent service I found signs of burning on the spark plugs and I have reverted to leaded.· For the sake of the team, she is willing to be the spark plug.· He was a spark plug at the top of the lineup.· The first customer orders a set of spark plugs.
VERB
· Consumer pressure groups are calling for legislation to force manufacturers to fit plugs on goods before they leave the factory.· He fitted on a plug and tried it out in his room, closing the curtains.
· Well, I did have running water; when I pulled the bath plug it ran all over the floor.· Mir guys, pull the plug.· The banks can pull the plug.· George Bush pulled the plug out here fairly early.· Practically, the banks are not wishing to pull the plug.· But the firm pulled the plug on the scheme last week, leaving McAlpine fuming.· But just recently, Bussell effectively pulled the plug on his baby, closing it to all but a handful of friends.
· Switch off the power socket and remove the plug. 2.· For refrigerators with removable drain plugs, remove plug and force warm water mixed with baking soda through the drain.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • But the firm pulled the plug on the scheme last week, leaving McAlpine fuming.
  • George Bush pulled the plug out here fairly early.
  • Mir guys, pull the plug.
  • Practically, the banks are not wishing to pull the plug.
  • The banks can pull the plug.
  • Then, on March 28, 1980, with no warning to the workers, Harvester pulled the plug.
  • They studied referees' reports and may recommend pulling the plug again after the final at Wembley on March 27.
  • When the gap gets to two seconds or less, I pull the plug.
1electricity a)a small object at the end of a wire that is used for connecting a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity:  The plug on my iron needs changing. an electric plug b)especially British English informal a place on a wall where electrical equipment can be connected to the main electricity supply SYN  socket, outlet American English2bath a round flat piece of rubber used for stopping the water flowing out of a bath or sink:  the bath plug3advertisement informal a way of advertising a book, film etc by mentioning it publicly, especially on television or radioput/get in a plug (for something) During the show she managed to put in a plug for her new book.4in an engine informal the part of a petrol engine that makes a spark, which makes the petrol start burning SYN  spark plug:  Change the plugs every 10,000 miles.5pull the plug (on something) informal to prevent a plan, business etc from being able to continue, especially by deciding not to give it any more money:  The Swiss entrepreneur has pulled the plug on any further investment in the firm.6to fill a hole an object or substance that is used to fill or block a hole, tube etcplug of You can fill any holes with plugs of matching wood. earplug7for holding screws British English a small plastic tube put in a hole to hold a screw tightly8a piece of something a piece of something pressed tightly together:  a plug of tobacco
plug1 nounplug2 verb
plugplug2 ●●● S3 verb (past tense and past participle plugged, present participle plugging) [transitive] Verb Table
VERB TABLE
plug
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theyplug
he, she, itplugs
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theyplugged
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave plugged
he, she, ithas plugged
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad plugged
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill plug
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have plugged
Continuous Form
PresentIam plugging
he, she, itis plugging
you, we, theyare plugging
PastI, he, she, itwas plugging
you, we, theywere plugging
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been plugging
he, she, ithas been plugging
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been plugging
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be plugging
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been plugging
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Don't pour oil in the sink - it'll plug up the drain.
  • The author used the opportunity of appearing on TV to give his latest book a plug.
  • The only reason she agreed to be interviewed was to plug her new record.
  • They plugged him full of lead.
  • Whitaker was there to plug his new movie.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A cyberspace scout sits in a dark room and then plugs a modem directly into his brain.
  • A sprinkle more, seeking him; he plugged his ear with his pinky.
  • Her head was back and her chin raised, resin plugging the eye sockets.
  • I plugged my naked feet in between the empty seats as tears rolled down my cheeks.
  • Its only disadvantage is that it isn't as quite as easy as plugging in a coprocessor card.
  • She had not noticed Amy filling and plugging in an electric kettle, but it was singing efficiently next to the cooker.
  • When one of the cofferdams sprang a huge leak, it was plugged with old mattresses.
  • You then plug your appliance into the adaptor - absolutely no wiring or electrical know-how is needed.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
verb [intransitive, transitive] to tell people about a product or service and try to persuade them to buy it, for example in a newspaper, television, or Internet advertisement: · Some universities advertise on television.· She has signed a deal to advertise the company's haircare products.
verb [transitive] to try to increase the sales or popularity of a product or event, for example by selling it at a lower price or talking about it on television: · He's in London to promote his new album.
verb [transitive] to try to sell a product or service by deciding which type of people are likely to buy it and by making it interesting to them: · The collection is being marketed as clothing for climbers and skiers.· Most companies have agreed not to market products to children under 12.
(also publicise British English) verb [transitive] to tell the public about something by writing about it in newspapers, speaking about it on television etc: · He had done a lot of interviews to publicize his new book.· The hostages' case has been widely publicized.
verb [transitive] informal to try to make people think something is good or important by advertising or talking about it a lot on television, the radio etc. Hype is often used when you do not trust the information: · The boxing match was being hyped as the biggest fight of the decade.
verb [transitive] informal to advertise a book, film etc by talking about it on television or radio: · Marc was on the show to plug his new play.
Longman Language Activatorto advertise something
to tell people publicly about a product or service in order to try to persuade them to buy it, for example by showing short films on television, or by showing pictures with words in newspapers and magazines: · There was a big poster advertising a well-known brand of cola.· We are a small business so we can only afford to advertise in the local press.be advertised on TV/on the radio: · "How did you find out about the new software?" "It was advertised on TV."be advertised in a newspaper/magazine etc: · The concert was advertised in all the national newspapers.be heavily advertised (=be advertised a lot): · Young smokers tend to buy the brands that are most heavily advertised.
to try to make people buy a new product, see a new film etc, for example by selling it at a lower price or talking about it on television: · Meg Ryan is in Europe to promote her new movie.· To promote their new shampoo, they are selling it at half price for a month.promote something as something: · They're trying to promote Dubai as a tourist destination.
also publicise British to tell the public about a situation, event, organization, problem by advertising, writing, or speaking about it on television, in newspapers etc: · Hollywood gossips were saying that the studio lacked the funds to publicize its new film properly.· A good estate agent will know the best ways to publicize the fact that your home is for sale.· A series of articles and television shows publicized concerns that the chemical Alar, used to keep apples red and firm, could cause cancer.well-/highly/widely/much publicized (=publicized a lot): · Jurors were asked what they knew about the highly publicized case.
to try to sell a product or service by deciding which type of people are likely to buy it and by making it attractive and interesting to them: · In order to market a product well, you need to be aware of public demand.· The company has exclusive European rights to market the new software.
informal to try to make people interested in a product, entertainer, film etc, using television, radio, and newspapers - use this to show that you do not trust this kind of information: · Like most Hollywood movies it was so hyped up that when I saw it I was completely disappointed.· The cosmetics industry is usually quick to hype its new products.
informal also give something a plug especially British informal to try to persuade people to buy a book, see a film etc, by talking about it publicly, especially on television or radio: · The only reason she agreed to be interviewed was to plug her new record.· The author used the opportunity of appearing on TV to give his latest book a plug.
to encourage people to buy something: · There's no question about it - scandal sells newspapers.sell something to somebody: · It's not just a question of making a good product - we also have to go out and sell it to people.
informal to try to sell more of a product or service by advertising it a lot: · Revlon is really pushing its new range of beauty creams.
to close an entrance or opening
to put something into a hole or entrance so that it is permanently closed: block something up: · Martha tried to block the mouse holes up, but new ones kept appearing.block up something: · Some of the windows in the church had been blocked up.· He blocked up the entrance to the tunnel with stones.
to put something into a hole in order to stop a liquid from getting through: · We tried to plug the hole in the bottom of the boat with a plastic bag.· They didn't have enough material to plug up the gaps around the pipe.
to close an entrance or container with something that completely prevents air or water from getting in or out: · If you seal the jars well, the jam will keep for months or even years.· In this experiment, the chamber must be completely sealed.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=change something so that there is no longer a loophole)· The president is eager to close tax loopholes for foreign companies.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· An ideal adventure for beginners, this one should have you plugging away till the wee small hours of the morning.· In any case, Fred worked, worried, plugged away.· Said later that he s an exceptional talent and only bad luck stopped him scoring, and to keep plugging away.· But as Sulloway was plugging away, other scientists were busy debunking birth order.· He's gone about it quietly, just plugging away and learning from watching others.· Ian plugged away at the lab that was to become Roslin, trying to improve the technology of animal transgenesis.
· For safety reasons therefore, the box must be assembled whenever the unit is plugged in.· She was also extremely plugged in at Salomon Brothers, in a way that the opportunist was not.· However, I'd like an individual monitor plugged in as well.· One example demonstrated at a news conference would require spray cans to be plugged in.· What would he say of the masses of modern art that you have to plug in in order to fully appreciate?· He even does rounds at the local hospital, ensuring that the terminally ill remain plugged in.· SIMMs are simple to fit - they just plug in.· A device resembling a coaster was attached to the bottom of the can and plugged in, which opened the valve.
· Just plug in a phone number.· SIMMs are simple to fit - they just plug in.· Just plug in a couple of speakers and one mains socket and the whole thing springs to life.· He's gone about it quietly, just plugging away and learning from watching others.· Just plug into the Sun and go.· You just plug in the amp and away you go.
· Simply plug the aerial into the board at the back of your computer.· The transformer simply plugs into a mains socket indoors or in a garage, and only the low-voltage wire is taken outside.· The expatriate's role is often poorly defined; instead of genuine capacity building, expatriates simply plug gaps.· There are many portable types available for hire which simply plug into the 13amp socket.
· Rather than plugging up your pores with chemicals, Kyomi uses a new material derived from natural plant fibres.· On Sept. 3, another Premium pipe became plugged up, sending more waste into the Mussel Fork.· My well of songs would dry up, or be plugged up with concrete.· Without enough liquid, fiber can plug up the intestines.· But if the artery stays plugged up for something like 15 minutes or more, permanent damage occurs.· But the plumber she called when the toilet kept plugging up sometimes found plastic baggies in it.
NOUN
· Certainly there are commercially available recognition units which can be plugged into home computers but they are very unsophisticated.· Industrial spies may even be able to plug their own personal computers into confidential data-networks.
· Give him a plastic or wooden spoon and plug your ears!· A sprinkle more, seeking him; he plugged his ear with his pinky.· Lashed to the mast, did he think the wax he'd also plugged his own ears with would work?
· Insurance companies aim to plug the gap.· Many professionals said this failed to plug a gap in the Children Act.· Small businesses are crying out for workers, and poor foreigners plug a gap.· The remaining people would become overburdened trying to plug the gaps.· A lack of adequate reserves means the company will have to plug the gap using other resources.· McAllister spelled out what's needed to start plugging the 11-point gap between themselves and leaders Norwich.· The expatriate's role is often poorly defined; instead of genuine capacity building, expatriates simply plug gaps.· He hopes that I may be able, in some way, to plug the gap in his family history.
· Controlling your craft couldn't be simpler - plug your joystick in port 2 and get going!
· I don't shut all the internal doors and I certainly don't pull most plugs out at the socket.· The device, small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, plugs into a wall socket.· The transformer simply plugs into a mains socket indoors or in a garage, and only the low-voltage wire is taken outside.· It's a portable car phone that can be plugged into the socket of a cigarette lighter.· There are many portable types available for hire which simply plug into the 13amp socket.· Her head was back and her chin raised, resin plugging the eye sockets.
· His grin was coated with carbon from years of taking out spark plugs with his teeth.
VERB
· You have to keep plugged into the latest artistic fashions.· But the plumber she called when the toilet kept plugging up sometimes found plastic baggies in it.· Said later that he s an exceptional talent and only bad luck stopped him scoring, and to keep plugging away.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYplug (something) into something
  • The mayor wants to raise property taxes to plug the gap in the budget.
  • A lack of adequate reserves means the company will have to plug the gap using other resources.
  • Creches, Back to Nursing courses and Nurse Banks emerged as a means of plugging the gap.
  • He hopes that I may be able, in some way, to plug the gap in his family history.
  • Insurance companies aim to plug the gap.
  • The remaining people would become overburdened trying to plug the gaps.
  • They are meant to plug the gaps in the trade embargo that has been in force for almost a year.
1 (also plug up) to fill or block a small hole:  We used mud to plug up the holes in the roof.2to advertise a book, film etc by mentioning it on television or radio:  Arnie was on the show to plug his new movie.3plug the gap to provide something that is needed, because there is not enough:  With so few trained doctors, paramedics were brought in to plug the gap.4American English old-fashioned to shoot someoneplug away phrasal verb to keep working hard at somethingplug away at If you keep plugging away at it, your English will improve.plug something ↔ in phrasal verb to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity, or to another piece of electrical equipment:  ‘Is your printer working?’ ‘Wait a minute – it’s not plugged in.’plug into something phrasal verb1plug (something) into something to connect one piece of electrical equipment to another, or to be connected:  Your phone can be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket in your car. Games consoles plug into the back of the TV.2 informal to realize that something is available to be used and use it:  A lot of students don’t plug into all the research facilities we have.
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