Definitions
n. An escape of liquid or gas, or an opening allowing it.
泄漏；漏处
v. To let liquid or gas escape through a hole or crack.
漏出；泄漏
v. To reveal private information without permission.
泄露秘密
Example
A leak under the sink soaked all our cleaning cloths.
水槽下方的漏水把我们所有的清洁布都浸湿了。
Water companies should repair leaks promptly to conserve resources and reduce unnecessary pressure on local supplies.
供水公司应及时修复漏水处，以节约资源并减轻当地供水的不必要压力。
Collocations
- a gas leak
- repair a leak
- leak confidential information
- a leaking pipe
Word family
- leakage (n.)
- leaky (adj.)
Usage tip
leak 可作名词或动词，也可指秘密信息泄露。
FAQ
- What does leak mean?
- An escape of liquid or gas, or an opening allowing it. To let liquid or gas escape through a hole or crack. To reveal private information without permission.
- How is leak pronounced?
- UK /liːk/, US /liːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
