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rigs

UK /rɪɡz/US /rɪɡz/

词源

源自中古英语 'riggen',可能与古诺尔斯语 'ryggja'(准备)有关,最初用于航海术语。

noun

❶ 指用于特定目的的装备或装置,尤其指钻井平台或大型机械设备,常用于石油开采或航海领域。

“The oil rigs in the North Sea are highly advanced.”

(北海的石油钻井平台非常先进。)

“They built a new drilling rig in the desert.”

(他们在沙漠中建造了一个新的钻井设备。)

❶ 指临时搭建的装置或结构,常用于表演、展览或临时工作场所。

“The circus set up their rig in the town square.”

(马戏团在镇广场搭建了临时设施。)

“We need a rig for the outdoor concert.”

(我们需要为户外音乐会搭建一个临时舞台。)

同义词:equipment, apparatus, setup

verb

❶ 指以不正当手段操纵或控制某事物,通常是为了达到某种目的或结果。

“They rigged the election to ensure their candidate won.”

(他们操纵选举以确保自己的候选人获胜。)

“The game was rigged in favor of the home team.”

(比赛被操纵以利于主队。)

❶ 指安装或搭建设备或结构,通常用于特定任务或活动。

“They rigged the sails before the race.”

(他们在比赛前安装了船帆。)

“He rigged up a temporary shelter for the night.”

(他临时搭建了一个过夜的庇护所。)

同义词:manipulate, fix, set up

常见短语

rig up — 临时搭建或安装某物,通常用于应急或临时用途。

“They rigged up a tent using some poles and a tarp.”

(他们用几根杆子和一块防水布临时搭了一个帐篷。)

rig out — 为某人或某物配备必要的装备或服装,通常用于特定场合。

“She was rigged out in her best dress for the party.”

(她穿着最好的裙子去参加派对。)