plug
noun
Definitions of plug noun
electrical(电器)
- B1Countable(可数名词)
A small, typically plastic or rubber, object with two or three metal pins, attached to the end of an electrical cord, and designed to be inserted into a wall socket to connect a device to an electrical supply.
（电器）插头
A three-pronged/two-pronged plug.
三脚/两脚插头。
To install/replace a plug.
安装/更换插头。
It can be hazardous if the plug is incorrectly wired.
如果插头接线错误，可能会造成危险。
- Countable(可数名词)informal(非正式)
A socket in a wall or other surface where electrical devices can be connected to a power supply; an electrical outlet.
插头
Could I use a plug in the bedroom for my hairdryer?
我可以在卧室用插座来插吹风机吗？
All the plugs in the kitchen are currently in use.
厨房里所有的插座现在都在使用中。
I need to find a nearby plug to charge my laptop.
我需要找一个附近的插座来给笔记本电脑充电。
- Countable(可数名词)
A metal pin at the end of a wire used to connect electrical equipment, typically audio equipment, to another device.
单孔插头；接头
Please insert the headphone plug into the audio output jack.
请将耳机插头插入音频输出插孔。
This type of plug is commonly used to connect microphones.
这种类型的插头通常用于连接麦克风。
I need a new audio plug to connect my speakers.
我需要一个新的音频插头来连接我的扬声器。
- Countable(可数名词)
A colloquial term for a spark plug.
火花塞（spark plug 的非正式说法）
for hole(塞子)
- B1Countable(可数名词)
A small, often cylindrical, piece of material used to fill or block an opening.
塞子；栓子
I used a wooden plug to stopper the bottle.
我用了一个木塞来堵住瓶子。
This rubber plug effectively prevents any leaks.
这个橡胶塞有效地防止了任何泄漏。
The plug for the sink is missing.
水槽的塞子不见了。
- B1Countable(可数名词)
A stopper, usually made of rubber or plastic, used to block the drain in a sink or bathtub.
（洗涤槽或浴缸的）塞子；栓
A bathtub plug.
一个浴缸塞子。
Place the plug in the sink and then run some water.
将塞子放入洗涤槽，然后放一些水。
This plug doesn't fit my sink.
这个塞子不适合我的洗涤槽。
- Countable(可数名词)
A piece of material, such as plastic or wood, that is inserted into a hole to create a secure anchor for a screw.
（打入墙上孔内以旋入螺丝钉的）螺丝钉楔子；螺丝钉塞
You need to use wall plugs to secure this shelf.
你需要使用墙壁螺丝钉楔子来固定这个架子。
The wall plug for this screw is too big.
这个螺丝钉的墙壁螺丝钉楔子太大了。
Using wall plugs ensures the stability of this fixture.
使用墙壁螺丝钉楔子可以确保这个固定装置的稳定性。
- Countable(可数名词)
A small, compact mass of absorbent material such as cotton or gauze, used for cleaning or padding.
棉球；药棉
The nurse used an alcohol plug to clean the wound.
护士用酒精棉球清洁伤口。
I need a couple of cotton plugs to stop the bleeding.
我需要几个棉球来止血。
These plugs are perfect for removing makeup.
这些棉球非常适合用来卸妆。
advertisement(广告)
- Countable(可数名词)
The act of promoting or advertising a product, event, or service.
宣传；推广
She never misses an opportunity to plug her new film.
她从不错过任何宣传她新电影的机会。
This feature article is a plug for local businesses.
这篇专题文章是对当地企业的宣传。
They're using all forms of media to plug their new product.
他们正在使用各种媒体来推广他们的新产品。
verb
Definitions of plug verb
advertise(宣传)
- Transitive(及物动词)
To promote something by talking about it a lot or praising it, particularly on radio or television.
（尤指通过广播或电视）宣传；推广
That interview was just a way for him to plug his new book.
那次采访只是他宣传新书的一种方式。
They are currently plugging this new chocolate bar everywhere.
他们目前到处推广这种新巧克力棒。
The celebrity often plugs various brands on social media.
这位名人经常在社交媒体上宣传各种品牌。
shoot(射击)
- Transitive(及物动词)slang(俚语)
To shoot someone with a gun.
（美国俚语）射击；击毙
Yeah, boss, we plugged the guy.
对，老板，我们把那家伙干掉了。
They found the robber plugged full of lead.
他们发现那个强盗被射成了筛子。
The police are investigating the plugging incident.
警方正在调查这起枪击事件。
fill hole(填塞)
- Transitive(及物动词)
To fill a hole or opening with a suitable material.
堵；塞；填
Have you plugged the leak in the pipe?
你堵住管子的漏水处了吗？
I plugged my nose with cotton wool because it was bleeding.
我用棉花塞住了鼻子，因为它在流血。
Make sure to plug the wire hole to prevent water from entering.
确保堵住线孔，以防止水进入。
Phrasal Verbs of plug
- plug into something
to become familiar with and gather information about something, or to commence using or participating in it
开始了解，开始接收相关信息；开始使用或参与
• During the meeting, she began to plug into the new project and made efforts to participate.
在会议期间，她开始了解这个新项目，并努力参与其中。
- plug away
to persistently engage in hard work, particularly when facing challenging tasks
努力苦幹
• He decided to plug away at learning the language, despite the many difficulties he faced.
他决定坚持不懈地学习这门语言，尽管面临许多困难。
- plug (something/someone) into something
to ensure that something or someone integrates smoothly or forms effective connections with something else
（使）适应；融入成功
• They need to plug this new software into their system to ensure it integrates smoothly.
他们需要将这款新软件整合到他们的系统中，以确保其顺利融入。
- plug (something) in/plug (something) into something
to attach an electrical device to a power source or another device by inserting its plug into a socket, allowing it to function
将…接通电源；将（电器）插入（另一电器）
• Please make sure to plug the computer in before using it.
请确保在使用电脑前将其接通电源。