earplug
US /ˈɪr.plʌɡ/
UK /ˈɪə.plʌɡ/
名詞
耳栓
a piece of material, such as wax or plastic, that you put into your ear to keep out noise or water
例:
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He always wears earplugs when he sleeps to block out the city noise.
彼は街の騒音を遮断するために、寝るときはいつも耳栓をしています。
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Swimmers often use earplugs to prevent water from entering their ears.
水泳選手は耳に水が入るのを防ぐために、よく耳栓を使います。