wad
wad
[wɒd]
noun
[with obj.][usu. as adj. wadded]
[wɒd]
noun
- a lump or bundle of a soft material, used for padding, stuffing, or wiping
（用于填充、擦拭的）软块，软团
a wad of lint-free rag.
一块不掉棉绒的抹布。
■(chiefly historical)a disc of felt or another material used to keep powder or shot in place in a gun barrel
(主史)炮塞，弹塞
■a portion of tobacco or another narcotic when used for chewing
（用于咀嚼的）小块烟草（或其他麻醉品）
■(Brit., chiefly military slang)a bun, cake, sandwich, or other piece of food
(英，主军俚)小圆面包；饼；三明治（或一块其他食物） - a bundle of paper, banknotes, or documents
一捆纸，一叠钞票或文件
a wad of A5 paper.
一包A5纸。
■(informal)a large amount of something, especially money
(非正式)大量（尤指钱）
she was working on TV and had wads of money.
她从事电视工作，挣了大把的钱。
■[mass noun](informal)money
(非正式)钱
[with obj.][usu. as adj. wadded]
- compress (a soft material) into a lump or bundle
把（柔软材料）紧压成为一团（或一包）
a knob of wadded lint.
压缩成一团的棉绒。 - line or stuff (a garment or piece of furniture) with wadding
用填料填塞（衣服，家具）；用衬料衬；填衬
a pair of wadded socks.
一双填了棉花的短袜。
■stop up (an aperture or a gun barrel) with a bundle or lump of soft material
用一团柔软材料填（缝隙，炮筒）
he had something wadded behind his teeth.
他牙齿背面的牙缝里塞了点东西。
- mid 16th cent. (denoting wadding): perhaps related to Dutch watten, French ouate 'padding, cotton wool'
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