tail-pipe

英文词源

tail-pipe (n.)

also tailpipe, 1757, "small pipe fixed at the swell of a musket to receive the ramrod," from tail (n.1) + pipe (n.). From 1832 as "suction pipe of a pump;" 1907 as "exhaust pipe of an automobile."

双语例句

1. When in danger, the anteater lashes its tail round a branch.

遇有危险，食蚁兽会迅速用尾巴卷住树枝。

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2. I couldn't make head nor tail of the damn film.

这部该死的影片我一点儿都看不懂。

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3. She stood watching the car's tail-lights disappear down the drive.

她站在那儿，望着小汽车的尾灯消失在车道尽头。

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4. The boys wore black tail coats in mourning for George III.

男孩身穿黑色燕尾服为乔治三世服丧。

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5. It has a short stumpy tail covered with bristles.

它粗短的尾巴上鬃毛浓密。

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