joints
US /dʒɔɪnts/
UK /dʒɔɪnts/
複數名詞
1.
關節
places where two or more bones meet in the body
範例:
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My knees and other joints ache after a long run.
長跑後我的膝蓋和其他關節疼痛。
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Arthritis can cause inflammation and pain in the joints.
關節炎會導致關節發炎和疼痛。
2.
接頭, 連接處
places where two or more things are joined together
範例:
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The plumber checked all the pipe joints for leaks.
水管工檢查了所有管道接頭是否有洩漏。
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The wooden frame had strong, well-made joints.
木框架有堅固、製作精良的接頭。
3.
地方, 店, 酒吧
informal term for a place, especially a bar or restaurant
範例:
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Let's go to that new burger joint downtown.
我們去市中心那家新開的漢堡店吧。
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This old jazz joint has been here for decades.
這家老爵士酒吧已經在這裡幾十年了。
4.
大麻煙, 大麻捲菸
informal term for a marijuana cigarette
範例:
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They were sharing a joint behind the building.
他們在建築物後面分享一支大麻煙。
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The smell of burning joints filled the air.
燃燒的大麻煙味瀰漫在空氣中。