| 释义 | 
		stank I.  Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stanc past of stink II. \ˈstaŋk\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Old French estanc, probably from estancher to check or stop the flowing of — more at stanch 1. dialect Britain   a.  : pond, pool  b.  : a ditch containing water 2. Britain  : a small dam : weir III. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)  Britain  : dam |