pot
复数形式
pots
1
锅, 罐
a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking
A pot is a kitchen utensil used for cooking food by boiling, stewing, or simmering. It typically consists of a deep, round container with straight or slightly flared sides, a flat bottom, and two handles on either side for easy lifting and pouring. Pots come in various sizes and materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and ceramic, each offering different advantages for cooking. They are used for preparing a wide range of dishes, from soups, stews, and sauces to pasta, rice, and boiled vegetables.
- She stirred the soup gently in the large pot on the stove.
她在炉子上的大锅里轻轻搅拌着汤。
- The recipe called for simmering the stew in a heavy-bottomed pot.
食谱要求在厚底锅中炖煮炖菜。
- He boiled water in a pot for his morning tea.
他用锅煮水来泡早茶。
- The chef used a stainless steel pot to prepare the sauce.
厨师用不锈钢锅来准备酱汁。
- They cooked pasta in a big pot, adding salt to the boiling water.
他们在一个大锅里煮了意大利面，往沸水里加了盐。
2
便盆, 尿壶
a portable or fixed plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination
- The elderly man requested assistance in using the bedside pot.
那位老人请求帮助使用床边的便盆。
- She cleaned the pot thoroughly after each use.
她每次使用后都会彻底清洗便盆。
- The hospital room was equipped with a portable pot for patients' convenience.
医院病房配备了一个便携式便盆，方便病人使用。
- The child was learning to use the pot during potty training.
孩子在如厕训练期间学习使用便盆。
- They kept a pot in the tent for emergencies during the camping trip.
他们在露营旅行期间在帐篷里放了一个便盆以备紧急情况。
3
草, 大麻
a common street name for marijuana, a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for recreational or medicinal purposes
- They were caught with a small amount of pot in their possession.
他们被发现携带少量大麻。
- He mentioned that pot is now legal in several states.
他提到大麻现在在几个州是合法的。
- She decided to quit smoking pot for health reasons.
她决定为了健康原因戒掉吸食大麻。
- The smell of pot lingered in the air at the concert.
音乐会空气中弥漫着大麻的味道。
- They discussed the effects of pot on mental health.
他们讨论了大麻对心理健康的影响。
4
盆, 容器
a container, made of plastic or clay, that is mainly used to grow plants in
- She repotted the fern into a larger clay pot to give it more room to grow.
她将蕨类植物重新移植到一个更大的粘土盆中，以给它更多的生长空间。
- The balcony was decorated with colorful flowers in various plastic pots.
阳台上装饰着各种塑料盆里的彩色花朵。
- He placed the seedling in a small pot filled with nutrient-rich soil.
他把幼苗放在一个装满营养丰富土壤的小盆里。
- The garden center sold a variety of pots for both indoor and outdoor plants.
园艺中心出售各种用于室内和室外植物的盆。
- Each pot on the windowsill contained a different herb, creating a mini kitchen garden.
窗台上的每个花盆都含有不同的草药，创造了一个迷你厨房花园。
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5
锅, 壶
the amount or quantity contained within a pot, often referring to food or beverages that are cooked or prepared in such a container
- She cooked a pot of chili for the family dinner.
她为家庭晚餐煮了一锅辣椒。
- He brewed a pot of coffee to kickstart his morning.
他煮了一壶咖啡来开始他的早晨。
- The recipe called for a pot of chicken soup to be made for the gathering.
食谱要求为聚会准备一锅鸡汤。
- After hours of simmering, the pot of stew was ready to be served.
经过数小时的炖煮，这锅炖菜已经准备好上桌了。
- They shared a pot of tea while discussing their plans.
他们一边讨论计划，一边分享了一壶茶。
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电位器, 可调电阻
a type of resistor with three terminals, including an adjustable center terminal, used to modify voltages in electronic devices such as radios and TV sets
- The technician adjusted the pot to fine-tune the radio frequency.
技术人员调整了电位器以微调无线电频率。
- A faulty pot can cause issues with the volume control on a TV.
一个有缺陷的电位器可能会导致电视音量控制出现问题。
- He replaced the old pot with a new one to restore the sound quality.
他用一个新的电位器替换了旧的，以恢复声音质量。
- The engineer calibrated the pot to achieve the desired voltage level.
工程师校准了电位器以达到所需的电压水平。
- The radio's tuning dial is connected to a pot for precise adjustments.
收音机的调谐拨盘连接到一个电位器以进行精确调整。
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啤酒肚, 大肚子
Slang term for a protruding belly or paunch, often resulting from excessive eating or lack of exercise
- After months of indulging in rich foods, he noticed a pot starting to form.
在几个月沉迷于丰盛的食物后，他注意到一个啤酒肚开始形成。
- Despite his workout routine, he couldn't get rid of his pot.
尽管他有锻炼的习惯，他还是无法摆脱他的啤酒肚。
- He laughed it off, saying his pot was a sign of good living.
他一笑置之，说他的大肚子是好生活的标志。
- She teased him about his pot, suggesting they both go on a diet.
她拿他的啤酒肚开玩笑，建议他们两个都去减肥。
- The actor joked about his pot, attributing it to his love for desserts.
这位演员拿他的大肚子开玩笑，将其归因于他对甜点的热爱。
8
底池, 赌注总额
(poker) the total amount of money or chips wagered by players in a game, awarded to the winner
In poker, the pot is the total amount of money or chips that players have bet during a hand. It starts with the initial blinds or antes and grows as players make their bets, raises, and calls throughout the betting rounds. The pot is won by the player who either has the best hand at the end of the game or who successfully bluffs other players into folding their hands. The pot is divided among the winners if there are multiple players with strong hands or in the case of a split pot.
- He pushed all his chips into the pot, hoping to win the big hand.
他把所有的筹码都推到了底池，希望能赢得大牌。
- The pot grew larger with each round of betting.
每一轮下注后奖池都变得更大了。
- She was ecstatic to win the entire pot with a royal flush.
她因为用皇家同花顺赢得了整个底池而欣喜若狂。
- The players watched anxiously as the dealer collected bets into the pot.
玩家们焦急地看着庄家将赌注收集到底池中。
- After a heated round of betting, the pot was finally claimed by the player with the highest hand.
经过一轮激烈的下注后，底池最终被手牌最高的玩家赢得。
9
一笔, 财富
a large quantity or amount of something, often used in the context of money or resources
- She received a pot of money after selling her house.
她卖掉房子后得到了一大笔钱。
- They gathered a pot of donations for the charity event.
他们为慈善活动筹集了一罐捐款。
- Winning the lottery left him with a pot of cash to spend.
中彩票让他有了一大笔钱可以花。
- After years of hard work, they saved a pot of gold for their retirement.
经过多年的努力，他们为退休储蓄了一罐金子。
- The investors pooled a pot of resources to launch the startup.
投资者们汇集了一大笔资源来启动这家初创公司。
10
进袋, 袋
the act of successfully hitting a ball into a pocket in pool and snooker
A pot is the act of successfully hitting a ball into one of the pockets on a pool or snooker table. This is done by striking the ball with the cue ball in such a way that it travels into a designated pocket, usually after making contact with other balls on the table. Potting is a key skill in both games, and players aim to control the cue ball and position it for future shots while attempting to pot their target balls. Scoring depends on potting the correct balls in the right order, according to the game being played.
- Her skillful pot of the black ball clinched the victory.
他对黑球的巧妙击球锁定了胜利。
- The player’s third consecutive pot demonstrated his exceptional talent.
玩家的连续第三次进袋展示了他非凡的才能。
- Her series of pots in quick succession amazed everyone watching.
他快速连续的一系列进球让所有观看的人都感到惊讶。
- The crowd erupted in cheers after his stunning pot of the final ball.
在他最后一球的惊人进袋后，人群爆发出欢呼声。
- His flawless pot of the red ball drew applause from the spectators.
他对红球的完美击球赢得了观众的掌声。