
好词典

源自古英语 'springan'(跳跃,涌出),与德语 'springen' 同源,最初描述突然的运动或水的涌出。
❶ 指多个弹簧或弹性装置,用于吸收冲击力或储存能量,常见于机械或家具中。
“The mattress has comfortable springs that provide good support.”
(这张床垫有舒适的弹簧,提供良好的支撑。)
“Old watches often use tiny springs to keep time.”
(老式手表通常使用小弹簧来保持时间。)
❶ 指多个天然泉水或水源,通常因地下水涌出地表而形成。
“The valley is famous for its mineral springs.”
(这个山谷以其矿泉而闻名。)
“Hot springs attract many tourists in winter.”
(冬季时温泉吸引了许多游客。)
❶ 指突然或快速地移动或跳跃,通常带有弹性或爆发力。
“The cat springs onto the table when it smells fish.”
(猫闻到鱼味时会突然跳到桌子上。)
“He springs out of bed as soon as the alarm rings.”
(闹钟一响他就从床上弹起来。)
springs to mind — 指某事物突然出现在脑海中,通常用于描述快速联想到的内容。
“When I think of summer, ice cream springs to mind.”
(当我想到夏天时,冰淇淋立刻浮现在脑海中。)