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Bilges Meaning in English

word · lemma: bilge

ˈbɪldʒɪz
BIL-jiz
bˈɪldʒɪz
BIL-jiz

释义

‘Bilges’ are the lowest parts inside a ship or boat, where water often collects. Informally, 'bilge' can also mean nonsense or foolish talk.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in nautical language for ships and boats. Informally, especially in British English, 'bilge' or 'bilges' can mean 'nonsense'; this is less common in American English. Don't confuse the ship meaning with the figurative one.

例句

The engineer checked the bilges for water every morning.

basic

Water collects in the bilges during a long trip.

basic

The crew cleaned the bilges after docking.

basic

Don’t listen to his story; it’s pure bilges.

natural

When the bilges aren’t pumped out, the air gets really bad down there.

natural

He always talks bilges when he’s nervous.

natural