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bag

UK /bæɡ/US /bæɡ/

词源

源自中古英语 bagge,可能来自古诺尔斯语 baggi(包裹),与古英语 bæg(钱包)有关。

noun

❶ 一种用于携带物品的容器,通常由布料、皮革或塑料制成,有提手或肩带。

“She carries her books in a large canvas bag.”

(她用一个大帆布袋装书。)

“I forgot my shopping bag at home.”

(我把购物袋忘在家里了。)

❶ 在狩猎中捕获的猎物数量,或比喻性表示获得的东西。

“The hunters returned with a good bag of rabbits.”

(猎人们带着不少兔子回来了。)

“He scored a bag of goals in yesterday's match.”

(他在昨天的比赛中进了很多球。)

同义词:sack, pouch, tote, carrier, holdall

verb

❶ 将物品装入袋中,或非正式地表示成功获得某物。

“Please bag all the vegetables after weighing.”

(称重后请把所有蔬菜装袋。)

“He bagged three prizes at the competition.”

(他在比赛中赢得了三个奖项。)

同义词:pack, secure, obtain, acquire, catch

常见短语

in the bag — 表示某事已经确定成功或十拿九稳,常用于非正式场合。

“Don't worry about the interview - it's in the bag!”

(别担心面试——已经稳操胜券了!)

let the cat out of the bag — 无意中泄露秘密,原指市场欺诈中把猫冒充小猪的典故。

“She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.”

(她不小心泄露了惊喜派对的秘密。)