hose
(also `hose-pipe) n [C, U]
flexible tube made of rubber, plastic or canvas and used for directing water onto fires, gardens, etc 软管(橡皮、 塑料或帆布制成, 用以输水救火、 浇花等)
a length of hose 一段软管
The firemen played their hoses on (ie directed them at) the burning building. 消防队员用水龙向失火的建筑物喷水. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page vii. hose, v [Tn, Tn.p]
~ sth/sb (down) wash or water sth/sb using a hose 用软管洗或浇某物[某人]
hose the flower-beds 用软管输水浇花坛里的花
hose down the car 用软管输水冲洗汽车.
hose n [pl v]
1 (esp in shops 尤用於商店中) stockings, socks and tights 长统袜; 短袜; 裤袜.
2 garment covering the body from the waist to the knees or feet, formerly worn by men; breeches (旧时男子穿的)紧身裤, 齐膝短裤
doublet and hose 男式紧身上衣和紧身裤.
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
00在这里集合,游泳之后再吃午餐。别着急!我们有足够的时间。
Two years later, her father disappeared, never to be heard from again.
两年后,她父亲失踪了,从此再无音讯。
I think we are the first people here for hundreds of years. Maybe thousands.