gag

gæg
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英文释义

n. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
v. prevent from speaking out
v. tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
v. make jokes or quips

中文翻译

n. 箝口物, 箝制言论, 讨论终结
vt. 阻塞, 压制言论自由, 使窒息, 使呕吐, 插科打浑, 欺骗
vi. 窒息, 作呕, 欺骗, 插科打浑

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记忆技巧

gag 是一个独立的单词,没有明显的词根或词缀,但它的基本意思是“窒息、捂住嘴巴”,可以联想到用手捂住嘴巴的动作。

例句

1. She told a funny gag that made everyone laugh.

她讲了一个有趣的笑话,让大家都笑了。

2. The comedian used a gag about marriage in his routine.

这位喜剧演员在他的表演中用了一个关于婚姻的笑话。

3. He had to gag the dog to keep it from barking too much.

他不得不给狗绑住嘴,以防它叫得太厉害。

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