cover; padding; formula; trap
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesnoun
cover; case; sheath
Physical covering designed to fit over objects such as umbrellas, books, or appliances.
The cover for this umbrella is lost.
Please make a cloth cover for this book.
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The television is covered with a dust cover.
noun
cotton wadding; padding; filling
dialectRefers specifically to the cotton filling inside padded garments or quilts. Regional usage found in northern dialects.
The cotton padding in this quilt is very thick, making it warm in winter.
The cotton padding in the padded jacket has clumped and needs to be re-carded.
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Grandfather is currently stuffing the new quilt with cotton wadding.
noun
formula; convention; routine; cliché
Often carries a negative connotation implying lack of originality or insincerity. Used in expressions like 俗套子 (vulgar formula) or 老套子 (old routine).
He always uses the same old routine when speaking, completely devoid of originality.
Don't always follow the old conventions; dare to innovate.
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His speech was full of clichés, and the audience found it tedious.
noun
loop; noose; snare; trap
Can refer to a literal loop of rope or figuratively to a trap or snare set for someone.
The hunter placed several snares under the tree, preparing to catch wild rabbits.
He tied a slipknot with the rope.
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Be careful, this is a trap set for you by someone else.