thimble

'θimbl

n. as much as a thimble will hold
n. a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container

n. 顶针, 嵌环, 套管
[机] 套管

34,139

BNC 频率

23,923

使用频率

thimble 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但可以拆分成 thim- 和 -ble，其中 thim- 可能与古英语有关，指代一种保护物，-ble 通常表示工具或物品。

例句

1. She wore a thimble to protect her finger while sewing.

她戴上一个顶针以保护手指在缝纫时不被刺伤。

2. The thimble is a small but important tool for any tailor.

顶针是任何裁缝的小而重要的工具。

3. He lost his thimble and had to buy a new one.

他丢了他的顶针，只好买一个新的。