noun🔗Share排水孔,泄水孔。 A drainage hole on the deck of a ship."After the heavy rain, the crew checked the scuppers on the deck to make sure they weren't clogged with leaves and debris. "大雨过后,船员们检查了甲板上的排水孔,确保它们没有被树叶和杂物堵塞。nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share排水孔, 泄水孔。 A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof."The heavy rain flowed off the roof and out through the scuppers, preventing water from pooling. "大雨顺着屋顶流下,从排水孔排出,防止积水。architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share破坏, 阻止。 Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle."The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."糟糕的媒体报道破坏了他当选的机会。nauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading