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.
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