spout/spaʊt/

n C

1. 喷口；喷嘴

• the spout of a kettle 水壶嘴

2. 水柱；水流

• pour a spout of coffee 倒咖啡

• a spout of water from a pipe 水管喷出的水柱

词组up the spout

1. 典当

• Her necklace was up the spout. 她的项链给当掉了。

2. 上膛

• A bullet has been up the spout. 一颗子弹已经上了膛。

3. 在子宫里

• A baby is up the spout. 怀孕了。

4. 毁坏，完蛋

• Our plan was completely up the spout. 我们的计划彻底完蛋了。

5. 错误的

• Your answer is up the spout. 你的答案完全错了。

6. 处境极为困难

• He's really up the spout. 他的处境真是困难极了。