pocket

noun

UK/ˈpɒk.ɪt/
US/ˈpɑː.kɪt/

Definitions of pocket noun

container(容器)

  1. A2Countable(可數名詞)

    A small pouch, typically made of cloth, sewn into or onto a garment for carrying small items.

    口袋;衣袋

    • the pocket of a jacket/pair of trousers/coat

      夾克/褲子/外套的口袋

    • a pocket located at the hip/breast area

      位於臀部/胸部區域的口袋

    • She inserted both her hands deeply into her pockets.

      她把雙手深深地插進口袋裡。

  2. B1Countable(可數名詞)

    A container, often made of fabric, that is attached to a bag, seat, or door in a vehicle.

    (附於袋子、車門、座椅等的)口袋;袋子

    • Sarah placed her maps in the outer pocket of her backpack.

      Sarah把她的地圖放在背包的外側口袋裡。

    • The safety guidelines are located in the pocket on the back of the seat in front of you.

      安全指南位於你前方座椅後面的口袋裡。

opening(開口)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    One of the openings at the edges of a billiards or snooker table into which balls are aimed.

    (撞球桌的)網袋;球袋

money(金錢)

  1. C2Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)

    The amount of money a person has available to spend.

    (非正式)錢;財力

    • You must have substantial financial resources to engage in such a prolonged legal battle.

      你必須擁有雄厚的財力才能進行如此漫長的法律訴訟。

    • I covered the ticket cost with my own funds, but I am able to request a reimbursement from my employer.

      我用自己口袋裡的錢支付了票價,但我可以向雇主申請報銷。

section(部分)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A distinct group, area, or portion of something that is separate from its surroundings.

    小範圍區域(或團體、部分);孤立區域(或團體、部分)

    • There are some small factions of employees who oppose the proposed changes.

      有一些小部分的員工反對提議的變更。

    • The pilot announced we were about to fly into a small area of strong turbulence.

      機長宣布我們即將飛入一個小範圍的強烈亂流區域。

verb

UK/ˈpɒk.ɪt/
US/ˈpɑː.kɪt/

Definitions of pocket verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To place something into one's pocket.

    把…裝入口袋

    • He carefully placed his change into his pocket.

      他小心地把零錢放進口袋。

  2. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To hit a ball into one of the pockets on a billiards or snooker table.

    (在撞球中)擊球入袋

    • Davis successfully potted the black ball to secure victory in the match.

      戴維斯成功地將黑球擊入袋中,贏得了比賽。

  3. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To take something for one's own use, often dishonestly or without permission.

    私吞;佔為己有

    • I will inform them that I sold it for £20 instead of £25, allowing me to keep the extra money.

      我會告訴他們我以20英鎊而不是25英鎊賣掉它,這樣我就可以把多餘的錢佔為己有。

adjective

UK/ˈpɒk.ɪt/
US/ˈpɑː.kɪt/

Definitions of pocket adjective

  1. Before noun(前置形容詞)

    Used to describe something small enough to fit in a pocket or that is usually carried in a pocket.

    袖珍的;口袋版的

    • a compact dictionary

      一本袖珍字典

    • a small portable diary

      一本小型隨身手冊

    • a small handheld calculator

      一個小型手持計算器

  2. Before noun(前置形容詞)

    Smaller than the standard size.

    很小的;小型的

    • a small-sized battleship

      一艘小型戰艦

Idioms

  • have something in your pocket

    To be assured of success or victory in a particular endeavor.

    穩操勝券

    With their new market strategy, they believe they have the product launch in their pocket.

    憑藉他們的新市場策略,他們相信產品發佈已經十拿九穩。

  • in someone's pocket

    Under the control or influence of someone, lacking independence.

    受控制、受操縻

    That politician seems to be completely in the pocket of those big business tycoons.

    那位政治人物似乎完全被那些大企業家所控制。

  • be/live in each other's pockets

    To have an extremely close relationship, often being together constantly and relying heavily on each other.

    形影不離,互相依賴

    Ever since they started dating, they've been glued together almost every day, living in each other's pockets.

    自從他們開始約會以來,他們幾乎每天都黏在一起,形影不離。