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mug

/mʌɡ/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1058 in the learning path

大柄杯;马克杯

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Definitions

n. a large cup with a handle, usually for hot drinks

大柄杯;马克杯

v. to attack someone in public and steal from them

拦路抢劫

Example

I warmed my hands around a mug of tea.

我双手捧着一大杯茶取暖。

Providing reusable mugs in offices can reduce the waste generated by disposable cups each day.

在办公室提供可重复使用的杯子,可以减少每天由一次性杯子产生的垃圾。

Collocations

  • a mug of coffee
  • ceramic mug
  • get mugged

Word family

  • mugger (n.)
  • mugging (n.)

Usage tip

mug通常有柄、较大;作动词可指拦路抢劫。

FAQ

What does mug mean?
a large cup with a handle, usually for hot drinks to attack someone in public and steal from them
How is mug pronounced?
UK /mʌɡ/, US /mʌɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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