gill
n
(usu pl 通常作复数)
1 opening on the side of a fish's head through which it breathes 鳃. =>illus at fish 见fish插图.
2 any of the thin vertical sheets on the underside of a mushroom (蘑菇的)菌褶. =>illus at fungus 见fungus插图.
3 (infml joc 口, 谑) area of skin under a person's ears and jaw (人的)腮
be/go green/white about the gills, ie look pale with fear or sickness 脸色发青[苍白](受惊吓或因病).
gill n one quarter of a pint (liquid measure) 及耳(液量单位, 合四分之一品脱). =>App 5 见附录5.
🗣️ 情景例句
OK. Let's pick up the pace.
好 把节奏加快一些。
A discontented man knows not where to sit easy.
不满足者坐无宁时。
We are all very excited and are looking forward to the Olympic Games because they have never been held before in this country.