好词典

mounts

UK //maʊnts//US //maʊnts//

词源

源自中古英语 'mounten',来自古法语 'monter',最终源自拉丁语 'montare'(与山有关)。

verb

❶ 指将某物固定或安装到另一个物体上,常用于描述安装设备、配件或装饰品的过程。

“He mounts the TV on the wall.”

(他把电视安装在墙上。)

“She mounts the photo in a frame.”

(她把照片装进相框。)

❶ 指逐渐增加或上升,常用于描述数量、程度或规模的提升。

“Pressure mounts as the deadline approaches.”

(随着截止日期的临近,压力越来越大。)

“Tension mounts between the two countries.”

(两国之间的紧张局势加剧。)

同义词:install, fix, attach, increase, rise

noun

❶ 指用于支撑或固定物品的底座或支架,常用于设备或装饰品的安装。

“The telescope has a sturdy mount.”

(这台望远镜有一个坚固的支架。)

“She bought a new mount for her phone.”

(她为手机买了一个新的支架。)

❶ 指用于骑乘的动物,如马或其他牲畜。

“The knight chose a strong mount for the battle.”

(骑士为战斗选择了一匹强壮的马。)

“Their favorite mount is a white horse.”

(他们最喜欢的坐骑是一匹白马。)

同义词:stand, holder, horse, steed

常见短语

mount up — 指逐渐积累或增加,常用于描述问题、成本或压力的累积。

“The expenses mount up quickly during the trip.”

(旅行期间费用迅速累积。)