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pocket; gather; solicit; take responsibility
Meanings
8 senses · 32 examplesnoun
pocket; pouch; bag
informalOften used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in spoken Chinese.
This mesh pouch can be used to hold vegetables.
There is my phone and keys in my pants pocket.
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This Zhongshan suit has four pockets.
She put her wallet into the pocket of her coat.
This schoolbag has many pockets, making it easy to sort and store items.
verb
to gather; to hold in a pouch-like shape
Can describe using clothing, cloth, or hands to contain items.
The little girl has three oranges gathered in the hem of her dress.
The elderly woman carried several eggs in her handkerchief folded into a pouch.
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He used the hem of his coat to gather the seashells he picked up.
The child ran home with candies gathered in their apron.
She used both hands to catch the flowerpot that was about to fall.
verb
to go around; to circle
Can be used for physical movement or abstract topics like thoughts.
The police decided to circle around from the side to arrest the fugitive.
Stop beating around the bush, just say what you need to.
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The car circled around the mountain road before getting back to the main road.
Many thoughts flooded through my mind.
He deliberately beat around the bush when answering the reporter's questions.
verb
to solicit; to promote sales
formalCommonly used for business or service activities.
This store specializes in selling imported snacks.
Many part-time students are soliciting coupon sales on the street.
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This travel agency is promoting Southeast Asia tour packages.
He made a lot of extra money by soliciting business.
Street vendors are selling homemade handicrafts.
verb
to take responsibility; to cover for
informalUsed in informal spoken contexts to express willingness to take blame or responsibility.
It's okay, I'll take responsibility if there's any problem.
The department manager is willing to take responsibility if anything goes wrong with this project.
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Rest assured to do it, I'll take all the consequences.
Don't worry, I'll cover for your mistake.
If the teacher finds out, I'll take the blame.
verb
to reveal all; to expose
informalRefers to uncovering all hidden facts, especially embarrassing or negative ones.
The reporter exposed all of his embarrassing scandals.
This audit exposed all the company's financial problems over the years.
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He revealed all the criminal evidence in court.
The best friend revealed his secret crush to others.
The hacker exposed a large amount of platform users' private information.
noun
bamboo/wicker basket; same as 篼
archaicA classical or regional term for a woven basket or carrying chair.
Mountain villagers use bamboo baskets to carry supplies up the mountain.
noun
stump; root cluster; same as 蔸
dialectRegional term referring to the root cluster of plants or a unit of crop planting.
There are two hundred clusters of vegetables in this bed.