gaff
n. 鱼叉, 斜桁 vt. 用鱼叉捉, 用鱼钩拖上来, 欺骗
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释义与例句
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1.
A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
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2.
A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
We politely ignored his gaff.
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3.
A trick or con.
The sideshow feat was just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.
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4.
The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
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5.
A type of tight, panty-like underwear worn to hold the penis and testicles tucked backwards and make one's genital region look smooth, as if one had a vulva.
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1.
Rough or harsh treatment; criticism.
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An outcry; nonsense.
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1.
A place of residence.
爱尔兰 英国 俚语We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.
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2.
A disreputable, low-end theatre.
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Clipping of gaffer tape.
非正式 不可数She bought a roll of black gaff to tape down the loose cords.
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1.
To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
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To cheat or hoax.
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To doctor or modify for deceptive purposes.
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To gamble, especially by tossing coins.
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To affix gaffer tape to, or cover with gaffer tape.
非正式 及物
词汇关系
上位词 3
整体词 4
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词源
From Middle English gaffe, from Old French gaffe, from Old Occitan gaf (“hook”), derivative of gafar (“to seize”), from 𐌲𐌹𐌱𐌰𐌽 (giban, “to give”). Doublet of gaffe. Etymology 1, noun sense 5 apparently derives from the idea that the garment tricks or deceives others about the wearer's genitalia.
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