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Pinheads Meaning in English

word · lemma: pinhead

ˈpɪn.hɛdz
PIN-hedz
pˈɪnhɛdz
PIN-hedz

释义

Literal: The small round heads of pins. Informal: A rude term for people considered foolish or not smart.

用法与细微差别

The literal meaning is rarely used outside crafts/sewing. As an insult, 'pinheads' is informal, often humorous, but can be rude; it refers to stupidity, not forgetfulness. More common in American English.

例句

He collects pinheads for his needlework.

basic

There are tiny pinheads on this new shirt.

basic

The pinheads are shiny and easy to see.

basic

Those pinheads forgot to lock the door again!

natural

Stop acting like a bunch of pinheads and pay attention.

natural

Only real pinheads would believe that story.

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