挡
block; shield; baffle; gear
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to block; to stop; to resist
Used for stopping movement, attacks, or unwanted force.
We need to stop the traffic to block the way.
Meet force with force, water with earth is wisdom for handling crises.
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A thin single coat cannot block the late-night cold wind.
He stretched out his arm to block the flying basketball.
Volunteers built a human wall to hold back the flood.
verb
to shield; to shelter from
Used for blocking sunlight, wind, rain or other external elements.
This sunhat can shield you from strong sunlight.
The eave sheltered from the drizzling rain.
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The big tree blocked our view.
The curtain blocks the noise from outside the window.
A thick coat can shield against winter cold winds.
noun
baffle; partition; guard
Refers to small blocking or shielding accessories for daily appliances.
Please open the fire guard to ventilate the stove.
This stove baffle can prevent sparks from splattering out.
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The oil baffle of the range hood needs regular cleaning.
The light baffle of the desk lamp can adjust the light angle.
The water baffle of the fish tank prevents water from splashing onto the table.
noun
gear (automotive)
informalShort for 排挡, used to refer to automotive transmission gears.
Shift the car to second gear and start slowly.
He accidentally shifted to neutral and the car rolled down the slope.
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Experienced drivers can shift gears skillfully.
You need to shift to reverse gear when reversing.
Manual transmission cars require frequent gear shifts.
noun
gear level (instrument)
technicalUsed for technical instruments to indicate intensity levels of light, electricity, heat etc.
This dimmable desk lamp has three brightness levels to adjust.
The air conditioner has three fan speed settings: low, medium and high.
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The water temperature gear of the water heater can be adjusted according to needs.
This fan has five wind speed options.
The volume level of the mixing console needs precise adjustment.