bog
US /bɑːɡ/
UK /bɒɡ/
名词
1.
沼泽, 泥潭
an area of wet, spongy ground, often consisting of decaying vegetation; a marsh or swamp
示例:
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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过一片泥泞的沼泽才能到达小径的另一边。
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Many rare plants and animals thrive in the unique ecosystem of the bog.
许多稀有植物和动物在沼泽独特的生态系统中茁壮成长。
2.
厕所, 卫生间
(British informal) a toilet
示例:
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Excuse me, where's the bog?
请问，厕所在哪里？
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I need to use the bog before we leave.
我们走之前我需要去趟厕所。
动词
1.
陷, 陷入
to cause to sink in or stick in wet ground
示例:
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The heavy truck began to bog down in the mud.
重型卡车开始在泥泞中陷住。
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The car's wheels bogged down in the soft sand.
汽车的轮子陷在软沙里。
2.
阻碍, 拖累
to impede or hinder progress or movement
示例:
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Bureaucracy can often bog down the process of innovation.
官僚主义常常会阻碍创新进程。
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Don't let minor details bog you down; focus on the main goal.
不要让小细节拖累你；专注于主要目标。