pour

🇬🇧 UK/pɒ:/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSA2

Definitions

v.

To cause liquid to flow steadily from a container; to move or come in large numbers; to rain heavily

倒;灌;涌入;倾盆大雨

n.

An act of pouring; a heavy downpour of rain

倾倒;骤雨

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
pourother
=pour

Common Collocations

  • 1.pour a drink倒饮料
  • 2.pour out feelings倾诉心声
  • 3.pour into涌入
  • 4.it's pouring大雨倾盆

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She carefully poured the hot tea into two ceramic cups.

  • 2.

    Tourists poured into the city during the summer festival.

  • 3.

    It was pouring outside, so we decided to stay indoors.

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