a narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light (尤指透光的)裂口;裂缝 a chink in the curtains. 窗帘间的缝隙。 ■a narrow beam or patch of light admitted by such an opening (透过缝隙形成的)光束;光斑 I noticed a chink of light under the door. 我注意到门底缝隙有一道光。
常用词组 a chink in someone's armour
a weak point in someone's character, arguments, or ideas which makes them vulnerable to attack or criticism (性格、论点、观念中的)漏洞,弱点,空子
语源
mid 16th cent.: related to chine
chink2 verb
make or cause to make a light and high-pitched ringing sound, as of glasses or coins striking together (玻璃杯或硬币碰撞时)“叮当”作响;使发出“叮当”声 [no obj.]the chain joining the handcuffs chinked. 手铐上的铁链当当作响。 [with obj.]they chinked glasses and kissed. 他们碰杯,亲吻。
noun
a high-pitched ringing sound “叮当”声 the chink of glasses. 玻璃杯相撞的“叮当”声。
语源
late 16th cent.: imitative
chink3 noun
(S. African informal). short for chincherinchee (南非,非正式)。 chincherinchee的简称