
rig
词源
源自15世纪中古英语,可能来自斯堪的纳维亚语(如古诺尔斯语 'rigga' 意为排列或装备),与德语 'Rücken'(背部)有关,原指船桅的支撑结构。
noun
❶ 指专门为特定用途而装配的设备或装置,如钻井平台或卡车改装设备。常用于工业或运输领域。
“The oil rig was damaged in the storm.”
(石油钻井平台在风暴中受损。)
“He drives a big rig across the country.”
(他驾驶大型卡车穿越全国。)
❶ 指通过不正当手段操控结果的行为,如操纵选举或比赛。带有负面含义。
“The election was rigged in favor of the incumbent.”
(选举被操纵以利于现任者。)
“They rigged the game by bribing the referee.”
(他们通过贿赂裁判操纵比赛。)
verb
❶ 指为特定目的安装或组装设备,如搭建钻井平台或改装车辆。
“They rigged the ship with new sails.”
(他们给船装上了新帆。)
“We need to rig up a temporary shelter.”
(我们需要搭一个临时避难所。)
❶ 指通过欺骗手段非法操控某事,如操纵选举或市场。
“The company rigged the test results.”
(公司篡改了测试结果。)
“They rigged the lottery to win the prize.”
(他们操纵彩票以赢得奖金。)
常见短语
rig up — 临时搭建或组装某物,通常指快速完成且不追求完美。
“We rigged up a tent using some poles and a tarp.”
(我们用几根杆子和防水布临时搭了个帐篷。)
rig out — 给某人或某物配备特定装备或服装,常用于航海或特殊场合。
“The crew was rigged out in new uniforms.”
(船员们换上了新制服。)