cuff

cuff1
noun
  1. the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on
    袖口
    ■the part of a glove covering the wrist
    （长手套的）腕部
    ■(chiefly N. Amer.)a trouser turn-up
    (主北美)（裤脚的）翻边
    ■the top part of a boot, typically padded or turned down
    （有衬垫或翻边的）靴口
    ■an inflatable bag wrapped round the arm when blood pressure is measured
    （血压计的）橡皮囊袖带
  2. (cuffs)(informal)handcuffs
    (非正式)手铐
verb
  1. [with obj.](informal)secure with handcuffs
    (非正式)给…上手铐
    the man's hands were cuffed behind his back.
    这个人的手被铐在后面。
常用词组
off the cuff
  1. (informal)without preparation
    (非正式)未经准备地（的）；即席地（的）
    they posed some difficult questions to answer off the cuff.
    他们提出一些难题，让当场回答。
    [as modifier]an off-the-cuff remark.
    即席的评论。
派生
cuffed
adjective
  1. [in combination]a double-cuffed striped shirt.
    双袖条纹衬衫。
语源
  1. late Middle English (denoting a glove or mitten): of unknown origin
cuff2
verb
  1. [with obj.]strike (someone) with an open hand, especially on the head
    掌击；拍；打（尤指头部）
    he cuffed him playfully on the ear.
    他开玩笑地扇了他一记耳光。
noun
  1. [usu. in sing.]a blow given with an open hand
    掌击；拍；打
语源
  1. mid 16th cent.: of unknown origin
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