gum something up

Related to word: gum

片语动词

Definition

  1. to obstruct or cause malfunction in something due to being clogged or jammed with a sticky substance

    黏住,使出故障

    • If you accidentally stick candy to the machine, it can gum it up.

      如果你不小心把糖果黏在機器上,可能會導致它卡住。

    • The bottle of glue gummed up the nozzle completely because it leaked out.

      那瓶膠水完全堵塞了噴嘴,因為它漏出來了。

    • Regularly cleaning the printer can prevent ink from gumming it up and ensure it runs smoothly.

      定期清潔印表機可以防止墨水堵塞,確保其運作順暢。