wick
US /wɪk/
UK /wɪk/
名词
芯, 灯芯
a strip of porous material up which liquid fuel is drawn by capillary action to be burned in a candle, lamp, or lighter
示例:
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The candle's wick was too short to light.
蜡烛的芯太短了，点不着。
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Trim the wick to prevent the lamp from smoking.
修剪灯芯以防止灯冒烟。
动词
吸走, 排汗
to draw off liquid by capillary action
示例:
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This fabric is designed to wick sweat away from your skin.
这种面料旨在将汗水从皮肤上吸走。
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The material wicks moisture effectively.
该材料能有效地吸走水分。