单词 | pen |
释义 | pen [pen] noun countable WRITING DEVICE 书写工具 ESSENTIAL ■a long thin object used for writing or drawing with ink (用墨水的)笔 •a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen自来水/原子/签字笔 •Don't write in [pen] noun countable ENCLOSED SPACE 圈起的空间 ■a small area surrounded by a fence, especially one in which animals are kept (尤指饲养动物的)圈,栏 •a sheep/pig pen羊/猪圈 ⇒ See also playpenUS slang for ■penitentiary •He served nine years in the state [pen] noun countable The pen is mightier than the sword. saying ■said to emphasize that thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than the use of force or violence 笔诛胜于剑伐;文胜于武。 [pen] noun countable put / set pen to paper ■to start to write 开始写,动笔 •It's time you put pen to paper and replied to that letter from your mother.该动笔给你妈妈回信了。 [pen] verb transitive (-nn-) formal ■to write something 写 •She penned a note of thanks to her hostess.她写了一封感谢信给女主人。 [pen] verb transitive (-nn-) formal Phrasal Verbs [often passive] pen sb in/up ■to keep people or animals in a small area 把…圈起来;把…关起来 •The sheep were penned in behind the barn.羊群被圈在谷仓后面。 •The soldiers were penned up in their barracks.士兵被关在军营里。 |
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