| 单词 | vent |
| 释义 | vent 1. n. & v. --n 1. (also vent-hole) a hole or opening allowing motion of air etc. out of or into a confined space. 2. an outlet; free passage or play (gave vent to their indignation). 3. the anus esp. of a lower animal, serving for both excretion and reproduction. 4. the venting of an otter, beaver, etc. 5. an aperture or outlet through which volcanic products are discharged at the earth's surface. 6. a touch-hole of a gun. 7. a finger-hole in a musical instrument. 8. a flue of a chimney. --v 1. tr. a make a vent in (a cask etc.). b provide (a machine) with a vent. 2. tr. give vent or free expression to (vented my anger on the cat). 3. intr. (of an otter or beaver) come to the surface for breath. Phrases and idioms vent one's spleen on scold or ill-treat without cause. Derivatives ventless adj. Etymology: partly F vent f. L ventus wind, partly F {eacute}vent f. {eacute}venter expose to air f. OF esventer ult. f. L ventus wind 2. n. a slit in a garment, esp. in the lower edge of the back of a coat. Etymology: ME, var. of fent f. OF fente slip ult. f. L findere cleave |
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