noun 下载 🔗分享 排水孔,泄水孔 A drainage hole on the deck of a ship. Examples : "The sailor made sure the scupper was clear so the rain water wouldn't pool on the deck. " 水手确保甲板上的排水孔畅通无阻,这样雨水就不会积在甲板上了。 nautical sailing part 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习
noun 下载 🔗分享 排水口,泄水孔。 A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof. Examples : "After the heavy rain, water streamed quickly from the roof scupper, preventing it from pooling on the flat surface. " 暴雨过后,雨水迅速地从屋顶的排水口流出,避免了积水滞留在平顶上。 architecture building nautical 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习
verb 下载 🔗分享 破坏, 毁掉。 Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle. Examples : "The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected." 糟糕的媒体报道毁掉了他当选的机会。 nautical sailing war military action 与AI对话词汇游戏阅读练习