spout
noun
Definitions of spout noun
opening(开口)
- Countable(可数名词)
An opening, usually tube-shaped, that allows liquids to be poured out of a container.
（容器的）管口；喷嘴
The spout of this teapot is designed so well that it doesn't drip when pouring tea.
这个茶壶的壶嘴设计得很好，倒茶时不会滴漏。
He poured the milk from the carton's spout into the bowl.
他从纸盒的管口将牛奶倒入碗中。
Please check if the spout of the kettle is blocked.
请检查水壶的壶嘴是否堵塞。
flow(流动)
- Countable(可数名词)
A stream of liquid that comes out of something with force.
（液体的）喷射；喷出
A strong spout of water came from the garden hose.
一股强力的水流从花园水管中喷出。
During the volcanic eruption, a spout of magma shot out from the crater.
火山喷发期间，一股岩浆从火山口喷出。
Firefighters used a powerful spout of water to combat the fire.
消防员用一股强力的水流来扑灭火灾。
verb
Definitions of spout verb
speak(说话)
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)disapproving(贬义)
To talk at length, often in a way that others find boring or irritating.
滔滔不绝地说；高谈阔论
He started spouting his political opinions, and no one could stop him.
他开始滔滔不绝地发表他的政治观点，没人能阻止他。
She was spouting about her new relationship all afternoon, it was too much.
她整个下午都在滔滔不绝地谈论她的新恋情，真是让人受不了。
Please stop spouting, I really don't have time to listen to this.
请不要再滔滔不绝了，我真的没时间听这些。
flow(流动)
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
To eject or send out liquid, flames, or other substances rapidly and forcefully.
喷出；涌出；射出
The whale spouted a column of water from the blowhole on its head.
鲸鱼从头上的呼吸孔喷出一柱水。
Steam spouted from the valve of the pressure cooker.
蒸汽从压力锅的阀门喷出。
The champagne spouted out when he opened the bottle.
当他打开瓶子时，香槟喷了出来。
Idioms
- up the spout
Rendered useless, spoiled, or not functioning correctly, often referring to plans or resources that have been squandered or ruined.
（东西）被浪费、损坏或无法正常运作的；（计划）落空、泡汤的。
• Due to budget cuts, our plans to expand marketing are now up the spout.
由于预算削减，我们扩大营销的计划现在泡汤了。