hose

pipe(管子)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   A flexible tube, typically made of plastic or rubber, used to carry fluids, especially water, for purposes such as extinguishing fires or watering gardens.

   （用於滅火、澆灌花園等的）軟管；水管

   • a garden hose

     花園水管

   • a fire hose

     消防水管

   • Due to the prolonged drought, a hose ban has been implemented in the region.

     由於長期乾旱，該地區已實施水管禁令。

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clothes(衣物)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)old-fashioned(過時)

   A term, especially in retail, referring to tights or stockings.

   絲襪

   • Nowadays, even older women are wearing hose less and less.

     如今，即使是年長的女性也越來越少穿長襪。

   • Under the dress code of that era, women teachers were required to wear hose and heels.

     在那個時代的著裝規範下，女教師被要求穿長襪和高跟鞋。

   • The store's hose department offers a wide range of colors and styles.

     這家商店的長襪部門提供了各種顏色和款式。

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1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   To use a hose to direct water onto something for cleaning or watering.

   用軟管沖洗；用水管噴灑

   • He hosed down the car, removing all the dust.

     他用水管沖洗汽車，清除所有灰塵。

   • I'll hose the flowerpots before watering the plants.

     我會先用水管噴灑花盆，再給植物澆水。

   • They hosed off the sidewalk, clearing away all the debris.

     他們用水管沖洗人行道，清除所有碎片。

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