卡
stuck; block; clamp; clip; checkpoint
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesverb
to get stuck; to be wedged
neutralUsed for objects trapped in narrow spaces, especially foreign matter in body parts.
A fish bone got stuck in my throat, causing severe pain.
My bicycle chain got stuck in the gears.
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The wheel of the suitcase got stuck in the gap of the step.
The key broke in the lock and got stuck and couldn't be pulled out.
When reversing, the rear of the car got stuck on the telephone pole.
verb
to block; to withhold; to restrict
neutralCan refer to financial restrictions, traffic blockades or control over resources.
The accountant tightly restricts unnecessary expenses to avoid waste.
Our army blocked the enemy's retreat route, so they had to surrender.
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The company withheld budget applications from some departments.
The traffic police stopped the overloaded truck and issued a ticket.
Parents should not overly restrict their children's pocket money.
verb
to grip tightly with the虎口
informalMostly used for grabbing or restraining someone by the neck or limbs.
He angrily grabbed the thief by the neck.
Mom gripped my shoulders and helped me straighten my collar.
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The wrestler gripped his opponent's arm to prevent him from moving.
The robbers gripped the bank clerks' necks and threatened them to open the safe.
He rested his cheeks in his hands while thinking about the difficult problem.
noun
hair clip; hairpin
informalA small tool used to fix hair in place, often shortened to 卡 in colloquial speech.
She has a delicate hair clip in her hair.
I rummaged through my bag for a long time and finally found my lost hair clip.
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This fabric hair clip is perfect for matching daily outfits.
The little girl put all her colorful hair clips in her hair.
She used a hair clip to tuck her stray hairs behind her head.
noun
checkpoint; barrier; clip
neutralRefers to checkpoints for inspection, or small clamping tools.
Toll checkpoints on highways have been canceled for many years.
Border checkpoints will inspect all vehicles and personnel entering and leaving the country.
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They set up a checkpoint at the forest entrance to prevent visitors from entering the protected area without permission.
This metal clip can be used to clamp the water pipe to prevent water leakage.
The factory security checkpoint will scan all personnel entering the plant area.
noun
surname
neutralA rare Chinese family name.
Professor Ka is a famous physicist.
Professor Ka will come to our school to give a lecture next week.