英语词汇“pinning”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

pin n., v., pinned, pin•ning.
n. [countable]

a small, slender, pointed piece of metal, etc., used as a fastener or support.
any of many different forms of fasteners, badges, or ornaments made up in part of a penetrating piece, wire, or shaft:a fraternity pin;a tiepin;a diamond pin on her dress.
Mechanical Engineeringa short metal rod, as a linchpin, driven through holes in adjacent parts, as a hub and an axle, in order to keep the parts together.
clothespin.
hairpin.
Sportany of the rounded wooden clubs set up as the target in bowling, tenpins, etc.
Informal Termsa human leg:still a little weak on my pins.
Electronics, Electricitya pin-shaped connection, as the terminals on the base of a plug, etc.:That plug has nine pins.

v. [~ + object]

to fasten or attach with or as if with a pin or pins:I pinned the pages together.
to hold (something) still in a spot or position:He was pinned under the wreckage during the earthquake.
pin down:
- to force (someone) to deal with a situation, answer a question directly, or come to a decision: [~ + object + down]The reporters tried to pin the president down on his new tax proposals.[~ + down + object]Can you pin down the chief on a date for negotiations?

Idioms

Idioms pin something on someone, [Informal.]to assign the blame or guilt for something to a person:tried to pin the murder on his cousin.

PIN n. [countable]

Computingan identification number chosen by or assigned to an individual to enable access to an automatic teller machine or other device.

pin n., v., pinned, pin•ning.
n.

a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
a short, slender piece of wire with a point at one end and a head at the other, for fastening things together.
any of various forms of fasteners or ornaments consisting essentially or partly of a pointed or penetrating wire or shaft (often used in combination):a jeweled pin.
a badge having a pointed bar or pin attached, by which it is fastened to the clothing:a fraternity pin.
[Mach.]
- Mechanical Engineeringa short metal rod, as a linchpin, driven through holes in adjacent parts, as a hub and an axle, to keep the parts together.
- Mechanical Engineeringa short cylindrical rod or tube, as a wrist pin or crankpin, joining two parts so as to permit them to move in one plane relative to each other.
- Mechanical Engineeringa short axle, as one on which a pulley rotates in a block.
the part of a cylindrical key stem entering a lock.
a clothespin.
a hairpin.
FoodSee rolling pin.
a peg, nail, or stud marking the center of a target.
Sport[Bowling.]any one of the rounded wooden clubs set up as the target in tenpins, ninepins, duckpins, etc.
Sport[Golf.]the flag staff which identifies a hole.
any of the projecting knobs or rails on a pinball machine that serve as targets for the ball.
Informal Termsa human leg.
Music and Dancepeg (def. 5).
Sport[Wrestling.]a fall.
[Naut.]
- Naval Termsan axle for a sheave of a block.
- Naval TermsSee belaying pin.
Building[Carpentry.]a tenon in a dovetail joint;
dovetail.
a very small amount;
a trifle:Such insincere advice isn't worth a pin.
Chess, Gamesthe immobilization of an enemy piece by attacking with one's queen, rook, or bishop.
Electronics, Electricitya pin-shaped connection, as the terminals on the base of an electron tube or the connections on an integrated circuit.
Idioms pull the pin, [Informal.]to end a relationship, project, program, or the like, because of lack of continuing interest, success, funds, etc.

v.t.

to fasten or attach with or as with a pin or pins:to pin two pieces of cloth together.
to hold fast in a spot or position (sometimes fol. by down):The debris pinned him down.
to transfix or mount with a pin or the like:to pin a flower as a botanical specimen.
Chess, Gamesto immobilize (an enemy piece) by placing one's queen, rook, or bishop in a position to check the exposed king or capture a valuable piece if the pinned piece were moved.
Sport[Wrestling.]to secure a fall over one's opponent.
Idioms get pinned:
- (of a young woman) to receive a male student's fraternity pin as a symbol of his affection and fidelity, usually symbolizing that the couple is going steady or plans to become engaged.
- (of a young couple) to become formally pledged to one another, though not yet engaged, by the bestowing of such a pin or the exchange of pins.
pin down:
- to bind or hold to a course of action, a promise, etc.
- Idiomsto force (someone) to deal with a situation or to come to a decision:We tried to pin him down for a definite answer, but he was too evasive for us.
Building pin in, to fill (gaps in a rubble wall, etc.) with spalls.
pin something on someone, [Informal.]to ascribe the blame or guilt for something to a person;
show someone to be culpable:They pinned the crime on him.
Building pin up, to make (a piece of masonry) level or plumb with wedges.

Latin pinna feather, quill (see pinna); (verb, verbal) Middle English pinnen, derivative of the noun, nominal
bef. 1100; (noun, nominal) Middle English pinne, Old English pinn peg; cognate with Dutch pin, German Pinne, Old Norse pinni; perh.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bolt, peg.
3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged brooch.

PIN n. [Computers.]

Computinga number assigned to an individual, used to establish identity in order to gain access to a computer system via an automatic teller machine, a point-of-sale terminal, or other device.

p(ersonal) i(dentification) n(umber)

pin /pɪn/ n

a short stiff straight piece of wire pointed at one end and either rounded or having a flattened head at the other: used mainly for fastening pieces of cloth, paper, etc, esp temporarily
short for cotter pin, hairpin, panel pin, rolling pin, safety pin
an ornamental brooch, esp a narrow one
a badge worn fastened to the clothing by a pin
something of little or no importance (esp in the phrases not care or give a pin (for))
a peg or dowel
anything resembling a pin in shape, function, etc
(in various bowling games) a usually club-shaped wooden object set up in groups as a target
Also called: cotter pin, safety pin a clip on a hand grenade that prevents its detonation until removed or released
See belaying pin
the sliding closure for a shackle
a metal tuning peg on a piano, the end of which is inserted into a detachable key by means of which it is turned
a metal rod, esp of stainless steel, for holding together adjacent ends of fractured bones during healing
a position in which a piece is pinned against a more valuable piece or the king
the flagpole marking the hole on a green

vb (pins, pinning, pinned)(transitive)

to attach, hold, or fasten with or as if with a pin or pins
to transfix with a pin, spear, etc
(followed by on) informal to place (the blame for something): he pinned the charge on his accomplice
to cause (an enemy piece) to be effectively immobilized by attacking it with a queen, rook, or bishop so that moving it would reveal a check or expose a more valuable piece to capture

See also pin downEtymology: Old English pinn; related to Old High German pfinn, Old Norse pinni nail

单词	pinning
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 pin /pɪn/USA pronunciation n., v., pinned, pin•ning. n. [countable] a small, slender, pointed piece of metal, etc., used as a fastener or support. any of many different forms of fasteners, badges, or ornaments made up in part of a penetrating piece, wire, or shaft:a fraternity pin;a tiepin;a diamond pin on her dress. Mechanical Engineeringa short metal rod, as a linchpin, driven through holes in adjacent parts, as a hub and an axle, in order to keep the parts together. clothespin. hairpin. Sportany of the rounded wooden clubs set up as the target in bowling, tenpins, etc. Informal Termsa human leg:still a little weak on my pins. Electronics, Electricitya pin-shaped connection, as the terminals on the base of a plug, etc.:That plug has nine pins. v. [~ + object] to fasten or attach with or as if with a pin or pins:I pinned the pages together. to hold (something) still in a spot or position:He was pinned under the wreckage during the earthquake. pin down: to force (someone) to deal with a situation, answer a question directly, or come to a decision: [~ + object + down]The reporters tried to pin the president down on his new tax proposals.[~ + down + object]Can you pin down the chief on a date for negotiations? Idioms Idioms pin something on someone, [Informal.]to assign the blame or guilt for something to a person:tried to pin the murder on his cousin. PIN /pɪn/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Computingan identification number chosen by or assigned to an individual to enable access to an automatic teller machine or other device. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 pin (pin),USA pronunciation n., v., pinned, pin•ning. n. a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things. a short, slender piece of wire with a point at one end and a head at the other, for fastening things together. any of various forms of fasteners or ornaments consisting essentially or partly of a pointed or penetrating wire or shaft (often used in combination):a jeweled pin. a badge having a pointed bar or pin attached, by which it is fastened to the clothing:a fraternity pin. [Mach.] Mechanical Engineeringa short metal rod, as a linchpin, driven through holes in adjacent parts, as a hub and an axle, to keep the parts together. Mechanical Engineeringa short cylindrical rod or tube, as a wrist pin or crankpin, joining two parts so as to permit them to move in one plane relative to each other. Mechanical Engineeringa short axle, as one on which a pulley rotates in a block. the part of a cylindrical key stem entering a lock. a clothespin. a hairpin. FoodSee rolling pin. a peg, nail, or stud marking the center of a target. Sport[Bowling.]any one of the rounded wooden clubs set up as the target in tenpins, ninepins, duckpins, etc. Sport[Golf.]the flag staff which identifies a hole. any of the projecting knobs or rails on a pinball machine that serve as targets for the ball. Informal Termsa human leg. Music and Dancepeg (def. 5). Sport[Wrestling.]a fall. [Naut.] Naval Termsan axle for a sheave of a block. Naval TermsSee belaying pin. Building[Carpentry.]a tenon in a dovetail joint; dovetail. a very small amount; a trifle:Such insincere advice isn't worth a pin. Chess, Gamesthe immobilization of an enemy piece by attacking with one's queen, rook, or bishop. Electronics, Electricitya pin-shaped connection, as the terminals on the base of an electron tube or the connections on an integrated circuit. Idioms pull the pin, [Informal.]to end a relationship, project, program, or the like, because of lack of continuing interest, success, funds, etc. v.t. to fasten or attach with or as with a pin or pins:to pin two pieces of cloth together. to hold fast in a spot or position (sometimes fol. by down):The debris pinned him down. to transfix or mount with a pin or the like:to pin a flower as a botanical specimen. Chess, Gamesto immobilize (an enemy piece) by placing one's queen, rook, or bishop in a position to check the exposed king or capture a valuable piece if the pinned piece were moved. Sport[Wrestling.]to secure a fall over one's opponent. Idioms get pinned: (of a young woman) to receive a male student's fraternity pin as a symbol of his affection and fidelity, usually symbolizing that the couple is going steady or plans to become engaged. (of a young couple) to become formally pledged to one another, though not yet engaged, by the bestowing of such a pin or the exchange of pins. pin down: to bind or hold to a course of action, a promise, etc. Idiomsto force (someone) to deal with a situation or to come to a decision:We tried to pin him down for a definite answer, but he was too evasive for us. Building pin in, to fill (gaps in a rubble wall, etc.) with spalls. pin something on someone, [Informal.]to ascribe the blame or guilt for something to a person; show someone to be culpable:They pinned the crime on him. Building pin up, to make (a piece of masonry) level or plumb with wedges. Latin pinna feather, quill (see pinna); (verb, verbal) Middle English pinnen, derivative of the noun, nominal bef. 1100; (noun, nominal) Middle English pinne, Old English pinn peg; cognate with Dutch pin, German Pinne, Old Norse pinni; perh. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bolt, peg. 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged brooch. PIN (pin),USA pronunciation n. [Computers.] Computinga number assigned to an individual, used to establish identity in order to gain access to a computer system via an automatic teller machine, a point-of-sale terminal, or other device. p(ersonal) i(dentification) n(umber) Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: pin /pɪn/ n a short stiff straight piece of wire pointed at one end and either rounded or having a flattened head at the other: used mainly for fastening pieces of cloth, paper, etc, esp temporarily short for cotter pin, hairpin, panel pin, rolling pin, safety pin an ornamental brooch, esp a narrow one a badge worn fastened to the clothing by a pin something of little or no importance (esp in the phrases not care or give a pin (for)) a peg or dowel anything resembling a pin in shape, function, etc (in various bowling games) a usually club-shaped wooden object set up in groups as a target Also called: cotter pin, safety pin a clip on a hand grenade that prevents its detonation until removed or released See belaying pin the sliding closure for a shackle a metal tuning peg on a piano, the end of which is inserted into a detachable key by means of which it is turned a metal rod, esp of stainless steel, for holding together adjacent ends of fractured bones during healing a position in which a piece is pinned against a more valuable piece or the king the flagpole marking the hole on a green vb (pins, pinning, pinned)(transitive) to attach, hold, or fasten with or as if with a pin or pins to transfix with a pin, spear, etc (followed by on) informal to place (the blame for something): he pinned the charge on his accomplice to cause (an enemy piece) to be effectively immobilized by attacking it with a queen, rook, or bishop so that moving it would reveal a check or expose a more valuable piece to capture See also pin downEtymology: Old English pinn; related to Old High German pfinn, Old Norse pinni nail
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