inch
UK/intʃ/US
NGSL 3kGREA2
Definitions
n.
A unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot (2.54 cm); any very short distance
英寸；极短的距离
v.
To move very slowly or by small amounts in a particular direction
缓慢移动，一点一点地移动
Root Breakdown
Native Englishinchother
=inch
Common Collocations
- 1.every inch每英寸
- 2.inch by inch一点一点地
- 3.lose an inch减少一英寸
Example Sentences
- 1.
The carpenter measured the board by the inch.
- 2.
She inched toward the door, hoping not to be noticed.