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seals

UK //siːlz//US //siːlz//

词源

源自古英语 'seolh'(海豹)和古法语 'seel'(印章),两者最终都来自拉丁语 'sigillum'(小图像或印章)。

noun

❶ 海豹,一种生活在海洋中的哺乳动物,通常有光滑的皮毛和鳍状肢,常见于寒冷海域。

“We saw a group of seals basking on the rocks near the shore.”

(我们看到一群海豹在岸边的岩石上晒太阳。)

“Seals are excellent swimmers and can dive deep into the ocean.”

(海豹是出色的游泳者,能够潜入深海。)

❶ 印章或封条,用于证明文件真实性或密封物品的物件,通常带有独特标记。

“The document was stamped with the official seal of the company.”

(文件上盖有公司的官方印章。)

“She broke the wax seal to open the ancient letter.”

(她弄破蜡封打开了那封古老的信。)

同义词:stamp, emblem, signet

verb

❶ 密封或封闭某物,使其不透气或防止内容物泄露。

“She sealed the envelope with glue before mailing it.”

(她在寄信前用胶水封好了信封。)

“The windows were sealed shut to keep out the cold air.”

(窗户被密封起来以防冷空气进入。)

❶ 确定或最终决定某事,使其无法更改。

“His brilliant performance sealed his victory in the competition.”

(他出色的表现锁定了他在比赛中的胜利。)

“The last goal sealed the team's fate as champions.”

(最后一个进球决定了球队成为冠军的命运。)

同义词:close, fasten, secure

常见短语

seal the deal — 最终达成协议或完成交易,通常通过签署文件或其他确认方式。

“After months of negotiation, they finally shook hands to seal the deal.”

(经过数月的谈判,他们最终握手达成了交易。)

seal one's lips — 保持沉默或保守秘密,不透露任何信息。

“She promised to seal her lips about the surprise party.”

(她承诺对惊喜派对守口如瓶。)