noun🔗Share鱼叉,搭钩。 A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat."The fisherman used a gaff to pull the large tuna into the boat. "渔夫用鱼叉把那条巨大的金枪鱼拉上了船。nauticalutensilfishsailingsporttechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share失言,口误 A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe."We politely ignored his gaff."我们礼貌地忽略了他的那次失言。communicationlanguagewordsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share骗局,诡计 A trick or con."The used car salesman's promise of "free lifetime repairs" turned out to be a gaff; the repairs were only free if you bought outrageously overpriced parts. "那个二手车销售员承诺的“终身免费维修”原来是个骗局;只有购买极其昂贵的零件,维修才是免费的。communicationwordbusinessentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share斜桁,上桁。 The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail."The sailor adjusted the gaff on the sailboat to maximize the sail's area and catch more wind. "水手调整了帆船上的斜桁,以尽可能扩大帆的面积,捕捉更多的风。nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share阴部遮盖物,护阴套。 A garment worn to hide the genitals."The dancer wore a gaff under their costume for a smooth and secure fit. "为了确保服装平整贴身且安全,舞者在演出服下穿了护阴套。bodywearsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share用搭钩叉住,用搭钩钩住。 To use a gaff, especially to land a fish."The fisherman managed to gaff the large tuna and haul it onto the boat. "渔夫成功地用搭钩叉住了那条巨大的金枪鱼,然后把它拖上了船。fishnauticalsportutensilsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share欺骗,诈骗 To cheat or hoax."The salesman tried to gaff me into buying a used car that was much older than he claimed. "那个销售员想骗我买一辆比他说的年份老很多的二手车.communicationbusinessactionentertainmentcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share赌博,投机。 To gamble."He decided to gaff a small amount of his paycheck on the football game, hoping for a big win. "他决定拿工资里的一小部分赌一把这场足球比赛,希望能赢一大笔钱。gamebusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share用胶带粘,用胶布贴。 To affix or cover with gaffer tape.""I had to gaff the ripped poster back together before putting it on the wall." "贴海报前,我不得不先用胶带把撕裂的海报粘好。technicalmaterialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share牛津布胶带,强力胶布 A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians."The lighting electrician used a roll of black gaff to secure the cables on the stage. "灯光师用一卷黑色牛津布胶带把舞台上的电缆固定好了。materialtechnicalitemindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share苛刻的对待,批评。 Rough or harsh treatment; criticism."The new policy changes received a lot of gaff from the employees. "新政策的改变受到了员工们的强烈批评和抵制。communicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share胡言乱语,废话。 An outcry; nonsense.""The politician's speech was full of gaff; no one understood what he was actually trying to say." "那位政客的演讲全是胡言乱语,没人听懂他到底想说什么。communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share住所,家。 (especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence.""After a long day at the market, Liam was happy to return to his gaff in Bethnal Green." "在市场忙碌了一整天后,利亚姆很高兴回到他在贝斯纳尔格林的住所。placepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading