gimlet
n.手钻 adj.有钻孔能力的 v.用手钻钻
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动词过去式:gimleted 过去分词:gimleted 现在分词:gimleting 第三人称单数:gimlets
gimlet
/'gɪmlɪt; `ˇɪmlɪt/
n small T-shaped tool for boring a screw hole in a piece of wood 螺丝锥; 木钻; 手钻
*(fig 比喻) eyes like gimlets, ie sharp eyes which seem to penetrate with their look 锐利如锥的目光.
gimlet
n[C]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: guimbelet, probably from Middle Dutch wimmel 'tool for making holes']
a tool that is used to make small holes in wood so that you can put screws in easily
gimlet-eyed/gimlet eyes
if someone is gimlet-eyed, or has gimlet eyes, they look at things very hard and notice every detail