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hold up; entrust; set off; unit of pressure
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesverb
to hold up; to support from below
Describes the action of supporting an object from below with the hand or other surface.
She held her chin in her hands, lost in thought.
The waiter came over holding drinks on a tray.
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The child held a small bird in his hands, afraid it might fly away.
He rested his cheek in his hand, listening carefully to the teacher's lecture.
This wooden board can't support such a heavy object.
noun
support; holder; tray
Refers to an object used to support or hold something else, often with the suffix '儿' (r) in spoken language.
This vase needs a flower holder to keep it stable.
Please put the teacup on the saucer.
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The calendar holder on the wall broke, and the calendar fell down.
This phone holder is very useful; you can watch videos while charging.
There is a golden cake tray under the cake.
verb
to set off; to serve as a foil to
literaryUsed figuratively to describe something that enhances or highlights another thing through contrast or accompaniment.
This painting uses a dark background to set off the bright colors of the flowers.
Poets often use the moon to express homesickness.
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The detailed descriptions in this article effectively highlight its main theme.
Red flowers look even more beautiful set against green leaves.
The soundtrack of this movie perfectly sets off the tense atmosphere.
verb
to entrust; to commit to; to consign
Used when assigning a task or responsibility to someone else, or placing trust in someone.
I asked a friend to buy me a new book by that author.
The parents entrusted their child to the care of the grandparents.
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This nursery is responsible for caring for preschool children in the neighborhood.
He has placed his dreams in his child.
We should place our hopes in the future, not the past.
verb
to offer as an excuse; to plead; to make excuses
Used when making excuses to avoid doing something.
He always pleads illness to avoid attending meetings.
Don't make excuses to shirk responsibility.
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He pleaded being too busy and declined my invitation.
Faced with difficulties, we shouldn't make excuses to escape.
She used feeling unwell as an excuse to leave the party early.
verb
to depend on; to rely on; to benefit from
Used to express reliance on someone or something for help or support.
Thanks to your blessing, our trip went very smoothly.
He can't live independently yet and still needs to rely on his parents.
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We relied on everyone's help to complete this difficult task.
Thanks to your care, my work is progressing very smoothly.
He lived a carefree life, relying on the blessings of his ancestors.
measure word
torr (unit of pressure)
technicalA non-SI unit of pressure equal to 1 millimeter of mercury (mmHg), approximately 133.322 Pascals. Used primarily in scientific contexts.
This experiment requires reducing the pressure inside the container to 10 torr.
Standard atmospheric pressure is approximately 760 torr.
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In vacuum systems, we usually measure pressure in torr.
One torr equals the pressure produced by a 1-millimeter column of mercury.
This value can be converted to a pressure of approximately 800 torr.