ticking
US /ˈtɪk.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɪk.ɪŋ/
名词
床垫布, 粗棉布
a strong, durable fabric, typically striped, used for mattress and pillow covers
示例:
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The old mattress was covered in faded blue and white ticking.
旧床垫上铺着褪色的蓝白条纹床垫布。
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She used a piece of striped ticking to make a rustic cushion cover.
她用一块条纹床垫布做了一个乡村风格的靠垫套。
动词
滴答作响, 发出咔嗒声
making a regular short, sharp sound, especially that of a clock or watch
示例:
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The clock was ticking loudly in the quiet room.
时钟在安静的房间里大声地滴答作响。
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I could hear the bomb ticking under the table.
我能听到桌子下面的炸弹在滴答作响。