chink

chink1
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. mid 16th cent.: related to chine
chink2
verb
  1. 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
  1. a high-pitched ringing sound
    “叮当”声
    the chink of glasses.
    玻璃杯相撞的“叮当”声。
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: imitative
chink3
noun
  1. (S. African informal). short for chincherinchee
    (南非，非正式)。 chincherinchee的简称
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