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bender

UK //ˈbɛndə//US //ˈbɛndər//

词源

源自动词 bend(弯曲),工具义项最早记录于15世纪,酗酒义项出现于19世纪中期,可能比喻性地描述醉酒后身体'弯曲'的状态。

noun

❶ 指持续多日的饮酒作乐或狂欢活动,通常带有放纵或失控的意味。

“He went on a three-day bender after losing his job.”

(他失业后连续三天酗酒狂欢。)

“The whole neighborhood knew about his weekend benders.”

(整个街区都知道他周末酗酒的习惯。)

❶ 用于弯曲金属或管道的工具,常见于工业或手工制作场景。

“The plumber used a pipe bender to fit the new tubing.”

(水管工用弯管器安装了新管道。)

“This metal bender can shape steel rods at 90-degree angles.”

(这台金属折弯机能把钢条弯成90度角。)

同义词:spree, tool, device

常见短语

on a bender — 形容某人正处于或刚结束一段持续酗酒的状态,常带有负面评价意味。

“He missed work because he was on a bender all weekend.”

(他因为整个周末都在酗酒而没去上班。)