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cork

UK/kɒ:k/US
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Definitions

n.

A light, soft material from the bark of the cork oak tree, used especially as a bottle stopper

软木;软木塞

v.

To seal a bottle with a cork stopper

用软木塞塞住

Root Breakdown

Native English
corkother
=cork

Common Collocations

  • 1.cork bottle瓶塞
  • 2.cork oak栓皮栎

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The cork stopper kept the wine bottle sealed and prevented oxidation.

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