单词 | cuff |
释义 | cuff 1. n.   1. a the end part of a sleeve. b a separate band of linen worn round the wrist so as to appear under the sleeve. c the part of a glove covering the wrist.   2. US a trouser turn-up.   3. (in pl.) colloq. handcuffs. Phrases and idioms cuff-link a device of two joined studs etc. to fasten the sides of a cuff together. off the cuff colloq. without preparation, extempore. Derivatives cuffed adj. (also in comb.). Etymology: ME: orig. unkn. 2. v. & n. --vtr. strike with an open hand. --n such a blow. Etymology: 16th c.: perh. imit. |
随便看 |
英语词典包含43808条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。