
pinning
词源
源自中古英语 'pinnen',与古英语 'pinn'(钉,针)相关,可能源自拉丁语 'penna'(羽毛,因早期别针形似羽毛)。
noun
❶ 用别针或钉子固定物品的行为,常用于描述将衣物、纸张等固定在某个表面的动作。
“She was busy with the pinning of her scarf before going out.”
(出门前她正忙着用别针固定围巾。)
“The pinning of the notice on the board took only a few seconds.”
(把通知钉在板上只花了几秒钟。)
❶ 在摔跤或格斗中,将对手按倒在地使其无法移动的动作。
“The wrestler won the match with a perfect pinning move.”
(摔跤选手用一个完美的压制动作赢得了比赛。)
“Pinning your opponent is crucial in judo competitions.”
(在柔道比赛中压制对手至关重要。)
verb
❶ 用别针或钉子固定某物,使其保持在特定位置。
“She was pinning her hair up for the party.”
(她正在为聚会把头发别起来。)
“He pinned the photo to the bulletin board.”
(他把照片钉在公告板上。)
❶ 使某人无法移动或逃脱,尤指在格斗或控制情境中。
“The police officer pinned the suspect against the wall.”
(警察将嫌疑人按在墙上。)
“He pinned his opponent's arms during the struggle.”
(他在搏斗中压住了对手的双臂。)
常见短语
pinning down — 确定或明确某事,尤指经过困难或反复尝试后。
“We're having trouble pinning down the exact cause of the problem.”
(我们难以确定问题的确切原因。)
pinning hopes on — 将希望寄托于某人或某事上,期待其带来好结果。
“Many parents are pinning their hopes on this new education policy.”
(许多家长把希望寄托在这项新教育政策上。)