inch
英 /ɪntʃ/ 美 /ɪntʃ/
- n. 英寸a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimetres
- v. 缓慢移动to move very slowly over a short distance
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。
搭配
an inch thick 一英寸厚inch forward 缓慢向前移动inch by inch 一点一点地
辨析提示
英寸符号为″；作动词表示一点点移动。
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