panhandle

'pænhændl

英文释义

n. a relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area
n. the handle of a pan
v. beg by accosting people in the street and asking for money

中文翻译

n. 锅柄, 锅柄状地区, 狭长土地
v. 街头行乞, 讨钱

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记忆技巧

pan 是一个前缀,表示“全部”,而 handle 意为“处理”或“把手”。合起来可以理解为“全面处理”,但在实际用法中,panhandle 指的是乞讨或向别人请求施舍。

例句

1. He decided to panhandle on the street to earn some extra money.
他决定在街上乞讨以赚些额外的钱。
2. Many people panhandle in busy areas to attract more attention.
许多人在繁忙的地区乞讨以吸引更多的注意。
3. It's important to be kind when you see someone panhandling.
当你看到有人乞讨时,善待他们是很重要的。

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