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capping

UK //ˈkæpɪŋ//US //ˈkæpɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'cappe'(帽子),后引申为覆盖或限制的动作。

noun

❶ 指覆盖或封闭某物顶部的行为或材料,常用于建筑、牙科或自然现象中。

“The capping of the chimney prevents rain from entering.”

(烟囱顶部的覆盖物防止雨水进入。)

“Dental capping protects the tooth after a root canal.”

(牙科封冠在根管治疗后保护牙齿。)

同义词:covering, topping, sealing, crowning, lid

verb

❶ 限制或设定某事物的最高限度,常用于财务、政策或资源管理领域。

“The government is capping energy prices to help households.”

(政府正在限制能源价格以帮助家庭。)

“Her salary was capped at $100,000 per year.”

(她的年薪被限制在10万美元。)

同义词:limiting, restricting, topping, sealing, covering

常见短语

capping off — 完成或结束某事的最后一步,常用于描述庆祝或成就。

“They capped off the evening with fireworks.”

(他们用烟花为夜晚画上句号。)