A small object attached to keys, sometimes controlling electronic locks. With off, to dismiss someone using excuses or inadequate answers.

fob

/fɒb/ · /fɑːb/

CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6646 in the learning path

钥匙挂件；电子钥匙

Definitions

n. A small object attached to keys, sometimes controlling electronic locks.

钥匙挂件；电子钥匙

v. With off, to dismiss someone using excuses or inadequate answers.

敷衍；搪塞

I pressed the fob to unlock the car.

我按了电子钥匙，打开了车锁。

Housing providers increasingly issue residents an electronic fob to control access to shared buildings.

住房提供方越来越多地向住户发放电子钥匙，以管理共有楼宇的出入。

贸易中的离岸价通常写作FOB，区别于小写fob。

What does fob mean?: A small object attached to keys, sometimes controlling electronic locks. With off, to dismiss someone using excuses or inadequate answers.
How is fob pronounced?: UK /fɒb/, US /fɑːb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.