Definitions
n. a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimetres
英寸
v. to move very slowly over a short distance
缓慢移动
Example
The shelf is an inch wider than the cupboard.
这个架子比橱柜宽一英寸。
During rush hour, buses inch through crowded streets, making public transport less attractive to commuters.
高峰时段，公交车在拥挤的街道上缓慢行驶，降低了公共交通对通勤者的吸引力。
Collocations
- an inch thick
- inch forward
- inch by inch
Usage tip
英寸符号为″；作动词表示一点点移动。
FAQ
- What does inch mean?
- a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimetres to move very slowly over a short distance
- How is inch pronounced?
- UK /ɪntʃ/, US /ɪntʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
