drilling
US /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
UK /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
名词
1.
钻孔, 钻探
the action of making a hole in something with a drill
示例:
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The constant drilling noise from the construction site was annoying.
建筑工地持续不断的钻孔声很烦人。
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Oil drilling is a complex process.
石油钻探是一个复杂的过程。
2.
操练, 反复练习
intensive instruction or training by means of repeated exercises
示例:
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The soldiers underwent rigorous drilling every morning.
士兵们每天早上都要进行严格的操练。
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The teacher used constant drilling to help students memorize the multiplication tables.
老师通过不断的操练帮助学生记住乘法表。
动词
1.
钻孔, 钻探
make a hole in something with a drill
示例:
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He was drilling into the wall to hang a picture.
他正在墙上钻孔挂画。
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They are drilling for oil in the North Sea.
他们正在北海钻探石油。
2.
操练, 训练
train or instruct (someone) in military exercises or procedures by means of repeated exercises
示例:
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The sergeant was drilling the new recruits.
中士正在操练新兵。
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The coach spent hours drilling the team on their defensive plays.
教练花了数小时训练球队的防守战术。