bog
US /bɑːɡ/
UK /bɒɡ/
名詞
1.
沼澤, 泥潭
an area of wet, spongy ground, often consisting of decaying vegetation; a marsh or swamp
範例:
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The hikers had to cross a muddy bog to reach the other side of the trail.
徒步旅行者不得不穿過一片泥濘的沼澤才能到達小徑的另一邊。
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Many rare plants and animals thrive in the unique ecosystem of the bog.
許多稀有植物和動物在沼澤獨特的生態系統中茁壯成長。
2.
廁所, 衛生間
(British informal) a toilet
範例:
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Excuse me, where's the bog?
請問，廁所在哪裡？
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I need to use the bog before we leave.
我們走之前我需要去趟廁所。
動詞
1.
陷, 陷入
to cause to sink in or stick in wet ground
範例:
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The heavy truck began to bog down in the mud.
重型卡車開始在泥濘中陷住。
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The car's wheels bogged down in the soft sand.
汽車的輪子陷在軟沙裡。
2.
阻礙, 拖累
to impede or hinder progress or movement
範例:
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Bureaucracy can often bog down the process of innovation.
官僚主義常常會阻礙創新進程。
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Don't let minor details bog you down; focus on the main goal.
不要讓小細節拖累你；專注於主要目標。