jug

🇬🇧 UK/dʒʌg/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A container with a handle and a lip or spout, used for holding and pouring liquids; informally, a jail.

壶,罐,水壶;(俚)监狱

v.

To stew meat slowly in a covered earthenware pot.

用瓦罐炖(肉)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
jugother
=jug

Common Collocations

  • 1.water jug水壶
  • 2.ceramic jug陶制罐子
  • 3.milk jug牛奶罐

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She poured water from the jug into glasses for everyone.

  • 2.

    The ceramic jug was decorated with beautiful blue patterns.

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