roach motel

短语

词形变化

roach motels 复数 roach motels

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A low-priced motel in a state of disrepair.

    贬义
  2. 2.

    Something that is easy to enter, but is difficult or costly to leave.

  3. 3.

    A cockroach trap.

词源

The meaning "low-priced motel" is because such a place might be expected to be infested with roaches. The meaning "something easy to enter, difficult to leave" is from American roach-bait brand Roach Motel, advertised with the slogan "Roaches check in, but they don't check out!"

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