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Inches Meaning in English

word · lemma: inch

/ˈɪntʃəz/
IN-chuhz
/ˈɪntʃɪz/
IN-chiz

释义

An inch is a unit of length used mainly in the US, the UK, and some other places. It can also be used figuratively to mean a very small amount or distance.

用法与细微差别

Usually used for exact measurements: '12 inches', 'a few inches long'. In figurative use, common patterns are 'not an inch' and 'inch by inch'. Don't confuse the noun 'inch' with the verb 'inch' meaning move slowly.

例句

The box is ten inches wide.

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The baby is twenty inches long.

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We need a board that is six inches thick.

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The water rose a few inches overnight.

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He missed the ball by inches.

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The deal fell apart just inches from the finish line.

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