单词 | scotch |
释义 | scotch scotch1 /skoch/, v.t. 1. to put a definite end to; crush; stamp out; foil: to scotch a rumor; to scotch a plan. 2. to cut, gash, or score. 3. to injure so as to make harmless. 4. to block or prop with a wedge or chock. n. 5. a cut, gash, or score. 6. a block or wedge put under a wheel, barrel, etc., to prevent slipping. [1375-1425; late ME scocche (n. and v.), perh. b. SCORE and NOTCH ( > AF escocher)] scotch2 /skoch/, v.t., n. Masonry. scutch (defs. 2, 4). |
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