sinker

英 [ˈsɪŋkə(r)]

美 [ˈsɪŋkər]

n.  (钓丝或渔网上的)铅锤，坠子

复数：sinkers　

BNC.27376 / COCA.20584

习惯用语

n.

hook, line and sinker
• 完全地；毫无保留
  completely
• What I said was not true, but he fell for it (= believed it) hook, line and sinker.
  我的话并非实话，但他完全相信了。

牛津词典

noun

• （钓丝或渔网上的）铅锤，坠子
  a weight that is attached to a fishing line or net to keep it under the water

柯林斯词典

• PHRASE 完全地;毫无保留地
  You can usehook, line, and sinkerto emphasize that someone is tricked or forced into a situation completely.
  1. We fell for it hook, line, and sinker...
     我们对它完全是一见倾心。
  2. I was caught hook, line and sinker.
     我被深深吸引了。

英英释义

noun

• a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate
• a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water)
• a small ring-shaped friedcake
  Synonym:doughnutdonut

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