新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

rug

英  [rʌg]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • rugs

    1[C 可数名词] 小地毯

    A rug is a piece of thick material that you put on a floor. It is like a carpet but covers a smaller area.

    双语例句

    例:

    A Persian rug covered the hardwood floors.

    一张波斯小地毯铺在了硬木地板上。

    2[C 可数名词] (盖在肩上或膝上的)小毛毯

    A rug is a small blanket which you use to cover your shoulders or your knees to keep them warm.

    双语例句

    例:

    The old lady was seated in her chair at the window, a rug over her knees.

    这位老妇人坐在靠窗的椅子上,膝上盖着一块小毛毯。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • pull the rug from under someone , pull the rug from under someone's feet

    1不再帮助或支持某人

    If someone pulls the rug from under a person or thing or pulls the rug from under someone's feet, they stop giving their help or support.

    双语例句

    例:

    If the banks opt to pull the rug from under the ill-fated project, it will go into liquidation.

    如果这些银行选择不再支持那项倒霉的工程,它就将破产。