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mesh

UK /meʃ/US /meʃ/

词源

源自中古英语 'mesche',来自古法语 'maischie',最终源于拉丁语 'macula'(网眼、斑点)。

noun

❶ 由细线或金属丝交织而成的网状结构,常用于过滤、支撑或分隔物体。

“The window screen is made of fine wire mesh.”

(纱窗由细金属丝网制成。)

“A mesh bag is perfect for storing onions.”

(网眼袋非常适合储存洋葱。)

❶ 指事物之间紧密连接或协调配合的状态,常用于描述系统或人际关系。

“Our ideas meshed perfectly during the brainstorming session.”

(在头脑风暴中我们的想法完美契合。)

“The gears need to mesh smoothly for the machine to work.”

(齿轮需平稳啮合机器才能运转。)

同义词:net, web, grid, network, interlock

verb

❶ 指两个物体紧密咬合或相互配合,也用于抽象概念的结合。

“The zipper teeth must mesh properly to close.”

(拉链齿必须正确咬合才能拉上。)

“The team needs to mesh their strategies before the game.”

(队伍需要在赛前协调战术。)

同义词:engage, interlock, fit together, harmonize, blend

常见短语

mesh together — 描述多个元素和谐地结合或运作,强调协调性。

“All the departments need to mesh together for the project to succeed.”

(所有部门需要协同配合才能使项目成功。)

wire mesh — 特指金属丝编织的网状材料,常用于建筑或工业领域。

“The construction site was surrounded by wire mesh fencing.”

(建筑工地周围围着铁丝网围栏。)