"chink" in Chinese (Simplified)
裂缝缝隙
Definition
“chink” 是指狭窄的裂缝或缝隙,通常出现在墙或门等硬表面上。但该词也是对东亚裔的严重冒犯性用语,使用时要极为谨慎。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
表示裂缝时属中性、但已过时。作为侮辱词极其冒犯,绝不用于指人。搭配常见于 'a chink in the armor'(指弱点),平时很少单独使用。
Examples
Light came through a small chink in the curtains.
一束光透过窗帘的**裂缝**照进来。
He peered through a chink in the door to see who was outside.
他透过门上的一个**缝隙**观察是谁在外面。
A cold wind blew through the chink in the wall.
冷风透过墙上的**裂缝**吹进来。
There's a chink in the window frame; that's where the rain gets in.
窗框有个**缝隙**,雨水就是从那里进来的。
Even the strongest plans have a chink in the armor.
即使是最强的计划也有一处**裂缝**(弱点)。
Shh! I can see them talking through the chink in the fence.
嘘!我能通过篱笆上的**缝隙**看到他们在说话。