Word · Frequency #10028
cuff
袖口；一巴掌
a turned-back hem at the end of a sleeve or leg; also, a slap with an open hand
- 1.
The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist.
衬衫袖子的末端,覆盖手腕
- 2.
A blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.
用张开的手掌击打；耳光
- 3.
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
袖口或裤腿的翻边
- 4.
The end of a pants leg when folded up.
裤腿卷起时的末端
- 5.
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
由金属环构成的镣铐,可锁于腕部,通常成对使用
- 6.
A surgical procedure in which parts of the body that were not previously connected are stitched together.
将身体原本不相连的部位缝合起来的外科手术
衬衫袖子的末端,覆盖手腕；用张开的手掌击打；耳光；袖口或裤腿的翻边；裤腿卷起时的末端；由金属环构成的镣铐,可锁于腕部,通常成对使用
In use
He rolled up his cuffs to wash the dishes.
The shirt's cuffs are embroidered with a delicate pattern.
She adjusted the cuff of her blouse before the meeting.
the cuff of something
表示衣物的袖口部分。
The cuff of his shirt was frayed.
他衬衫的袖口磨损了。
a cuff on something
一巴掌，通常指打在耳朵上。
He gave the boy a cuff on the ear.
他打了那男孩一记耳光。
cuff someone on something
动词用法，指用手掌击打。
She cuffed him on the head in anger.
她生气地在他头上拍了一巴掌。
Connections
Collocations
- cuff links
- 袖扣
- He fastened his cuff links before the meeting.他在会议前扣好了袖扣。
- off the cuff
- 即兴地，无准备地
- She gave an off-the-cuff speech that impressed everyone.她发表了一篇即兴演讲，令所有人印象深刻。
- cuff of one's trousers
- 裤脚翻边
- The cuff of his trousers was frayed.他的裤脚翻边磨损了。
- cuff someone
- 掌掴某人
- The mother cuffed her child lightly for being rude.母亲因孩子无礼而轻轻拍了他一下。
Idioms & figurative uses
- off the cuff
- 即兴地；未经准备地He gave an off-the-cuff speech.他即兴发表了一篇演讲。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象袖口（cuff）像手铐（handcuffs）的环，而一巴掌（cuff）的声音像‘咔’的一声。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：clothing、physical action 该词条在不同语境下语域差异较大。作'袖口'时多用于正式或中性场合；作'一巴掌'或'用巴掌打'时多用于非正式口语。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All six words rhyme with 'cuff' (pronounced /kʌf/) as they all have the final /ʌf/ sound. Note that other common words with similar spelling, such as 'cough' (/kɒf/) or 'laugh' (/lɑːf/), do not rhyme—they have different vowel sounds.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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