stuff
名詞
定義 stuff 名詞
substance
- B1Uncountableinformal
a substance or material, especially when its exact nature is unknown or not specified.
There is gooey stuff all over the table.
What is this white stuff?
He drinks a lot of coffee every day - he really likes the stuff.
actions
- Uncountableinformal
actions or words, especially when these are not specified precisely or are referred to in a general way.
The stuff she said about him isn't true.
They did some interesting stuff today.
I have to leave now, I have some stuff to take care of.
belongings
- Uncountableinformal
personal belongings or items that a person owns or carries with them.
We have to bring all of our camping stuff with us.
Do you need help bringing your stuff in from the car?
We cannot move to a smaller place, we have too much stuff.
ability
- Uncountable
a person's skill, talent, or ability.
The new pitcher has great stuff, he commands all three of his pitches very well.
An interview is a good opportunity to show your stuff.
片語 stuff 名詞
- and stuff
Used to refer to similar items or matters that are not specifically named.
• I need to buy some bread, cheese, and stuff.
動詞
定義 stuff 動詞
fill
- Transitive
to completely fill a container with a particular material or substance.
Stuff the pillow with cotton, and then sew the final opening.
They found a bag stuffed with money under her bed.
insert
- C2Transitiveinformal
to push something into a limited space, often quickly or carelessly.
This suitcase is completely full; I cannot stuff anything else into it.
preserve
- Transitive
to fill the body of a dead animal with special material to make it appear lifelike.
sex
- Transitiveoffensive
(of a man) to engage in sexual intercourse with a woman.
cooking
- Transitive
to fill food with stuffing.
Stuff the turkey with the filling, then place it in a preheated oven.
片語 stuff 動詞
- stuff yourself
To eat a large quantity of food, often to excess.
• We always stuff ourselves on Thanksgiving.
成語
- stuff your face
To eat a large amount of food quickly and voraciously, often without regard for manners.
• He was stuffing his face all night, completely disregarding himself.
- do your stuff
To perform one's expected or assigned task or role competently.
• As a chef, he always does his stuff in the kitchen.
- stuff and nonsense
An expression used to indicate that something is untrue or silly, often implying contempt or disbelief.
• "You claim you saw aliens last night? That's just stuff and nonsense!"
- Get stuffed!
An expression used to convey anger, annoyance, or strong disagreement; an emphatic way of telling someone to go away or to stop bothering you.
• When I told him I wouldn't help him with his homework, he just said, "Get stuffed!"
- stuff it, them, you, etc.
An expression used to indicate anger, disapproval, or defiance towards someone or something.
• "They expect us to work overtime this weekend." "Well, stuff that! I'm not agreeing to it."
- the stuff of something
the essential material or basis from which something is made or developed.
• This movie's success was the stuff of box office records.
- good/great/lovely stuff!
An expression used to encourage or commend someone for their actions or achievements.
• "You've completed this difficult task successfully, great stuff!"
- get stuffed!
An exclamation used to express anger, annoyance, or strong disagreement.
• "I never want to see you again!" "Get stuffed!"