cork
noun
Definitions of cork noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
The light, buoyant outer bark of a tree native to the Mediterranean region.
软木；软木塞
- Countable(可数名词)
A short, cylindrical stopper made of cork, plastic, or rubber, used to seal the opening of a bottle, especially a wine bottle.
软木塞；瓶塞
I am unable to remove the cork from the bottle; could you attempt it?
我无法从瓶子上取下软木塞，你能试试吗？
The cork in this wine bottle is exceptionally tight.
这个酒瓶的软木塞特别紧。
The bottle is sealed with a cork stopper.
瓶子是用软木塞密封的。
verb
Definitions of cork verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To seal a bottle by inserting a cork.
用瓶塞塞住
I will cork the bottle, and we can enjoy the remainder later.
我会用瓶塞塞住瓶子，我们可以稍后再享用剩下的部分。
She corked the unfinished bottle of red wine.
她把未喝完的红酒瓶塞住。
Please remember to cork the bottle before placing the wine back in the refrigerator.
请记得在把酒放回冰箱前用瓶塞塞住瓶子。
Phrasal Verbs of cork
- cork something up
to refrain from expressing emotions such as anger, worry, or sadness
压抑；控制（怒气、烦恼或悲伤）
• Although he felt extremely angry, he chose to cork his emotions up.
虽然他感到非常生气，但他选择压抑自己的情绪。