Word · Frequency #16440
muzzles
口鼻部
muzzles is the plural of muzzle.
The projecting part of an animal's head that includes the nose, mouth, and jaws.
- 1.
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
动物头部突出的部分,包括鼻子、嘴巴和下颚。
- 2.
the open circular discharging end of a gun
枪口
- 3.
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
戴在动物口鼻上以防止其咬人或进食的装置。
- 4.
forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
口鼻部
- 5.
The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from.
枪、手枪等武器的枪口,即子弹射出的出口。
- 6.
a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting
嘴套
嘴套；枪口；动物头部突出的部分,包括鼻子、嘴巴和下颚。；戴在动物口鼻上以防止其咬人或进食的装置。；枪、手枪等武器的枪口,即子弹射出的出口。
In use
A soldier carefully cleaned the muzzle of his rifle after firing.
The gun's muzzle was covered with a rain protector to keep it dry.
The hunter aimed the muzzle of his shotgun at the target.
[animal]'s muzzle
此义指动物突出的口鼻部，包括鼻子和嘴。
The dog's muzzle was wet after drinking.
狗喝完水后，口鼻部湿漉漉的。
the muzzle of [gun]
此义指枪械子弹射出的出口，常见于武器相关语境。
Smoke rose from the muzzle of the rifle.
烟从步枪的枪口升起。
put a muzzle on [animal]
此义指为防止咬人而戴在动物口鼻上的装置。
Connections
Collocations
- muzzle velocity
- 枪口初速
- This cartridge is known for its high muzzle velocity.这种子弹以高枪口初速而闻名。
- muzzle flash
- 枪口闪光
- The sniper's muzzle flash gave away his position.狙击手的枪口闪光暴露了他的位置。
- long muzzle
- 长口鼻部
- The greyhound's long muzzle helps it breathe while running.灵缇犬长长的口鼻部有助于它在奔跑时呼吸。
- dog muzzle
- 狗嘴套
- Some cities require a dog muzzle when walking certain breeds.一些城市在遛某些品种的狗时要求给狗戴嘴套。
Idioms & figurative uses
- put a muzzle on
- 给…套上嘴套；比喻封住…的口，压制言论自由The government tried to put a muzzle on the press.政府试图封住新闻界的口。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象马的嘴部被套上嘴套,枪口也像张开的嘴。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：veterinary / animal care、firearms / shooting、dog training / animal control 该词在多个义项中通常都属于中性常用词，具体含义需依靠语境判断：动物口鼻部常见于宠物、兽医或狩猎场景，枪口多用于射击或军事语境，嘴套则多出现在养犬或动物管理场合。整体没有明显的正式或非正式色彩。
Grammar Note
可数名词
Pronunciation & Spelling
真正与 muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ 押韵的词有 puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/、nuzzle /ˈnʌzəl/、guzzle /ˈɡʌzəl/，它们都含 /ʌzəl/ 音。nozzle /ˈnɑːzəl/、sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/、drizzle /ˈdrɪzəl/ 拼写上都有 -zzle，但元音不同，发音并不相同。
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。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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