
好词典

源自古英语 'stōl',与古高地德语 'stuol' 同源,最初指王座或尊贵的座位。
❶ 指没有靠背的简易坐具,通常由木材或金属制成,常见于家庭或酒吧等场所。
“The kitchen had three wooden stools around the counter.”
(厨房柜台周围放着三把木制凳子。)
“He perched on a bar stool and ordered a drink.”
(他坐在酒吧高脚凳上点了一杯饮料。)
❶ 医学上指排泄物的样本,通常用于检测健康状况或疾病诊断。
“The doctor asked for a stool sample to test for infection.”
(医生要求提供粪便样本来检测是否感染。)
“Blood in the stool can be a sign of serious illness.”
(粪便带血可能是严重疾病的征兆。)
fall between two stools — 比喻因犹豫不决或两头兼顾而导致两头落空的情况。
“He tried to please both sides and ended up falling between two stools.”
(他想讨好双方,结果两头都没落着。)