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单词 pair of bellows
释义

bellows /belˈōz or (old) belˈus/

plural noun or singular noun
  1. An instrument for producing a current of air to blow up a fire, or sound an organ, accordion, etc (also pair of bellows)
  2. A telescopic sleeve connected between a camera body and lens, used when focusing on small close objects
  3. Something which fans the fire of hatred, jealousy, etc
  4. The lungs
adjective

In the form of a bellows, allowing for expansion, as in a gusseted tongue of a boot, etc

ORIGIN: Ety as for belly; the singular form did not survive the 15c

bellˈows-fish noun

The trumpetfish

bellows to mend

(esp in sporting parlance) shortness of breath, eg in a horse

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