thimble

一种有凹痕的、通常为金属的杯状指套,戴在指尖,用于缝纫时推针穿过布料。

A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.

顶针能容纳的量

as much as a thimble will hold

一顶针之量；极少量。

As much as fills a thimble (sense 1); a thimbleful.

缝纫时保护手指的小金属帽；也可用作小容器

a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container

形状或大小与顶针相似的物体。

An object which resembles a thimble (sense 1) in shape or size.

金属环,套在待连接的缆绳或绳索上以防磨损。

A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing.

环形或管状部件,如金属箍。

A ring- or tube-shaped component such as a ferrule.