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leaky

UK/'li:ki/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Having holes or cracks that allow fluid or gas to escape; tending to disclose secrets.

漏水的;有漏洞的;爱泄露秘密的

Root Breakdown

Native English
leakother
+
ycharacterized by
=leaky

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The leaky faucet dripped water constantly, wasting thousands of gallons yearly.

  • 2.

    The old boat had a leaky hull and was deemed unsafe for sailing.

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