| 释义 |
corking
I. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of cork (II) (influenced in meaning by corker)
: extremely fine : extraordinarily good
< a corking satire … which I conjure you to read — H.J.Laski >
< a pitcher with a corking fast ball >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: from gerund of cork (II)
: impairment of the quality of wine or brandy usually by the action of an injurious microorganism and perhaps resulting from a tainted cork or a seal that is not airtight |