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close-stool

/klohz-stool, klohs-/US // ˈkloʊzˌstul, ˈkloʊs- //UK // (ˈkləʊsˌstuːl) //

闭合凳子,闭合的凳子,闭合凳,闭合的椅子

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a stool having a seat with a hole, beneath which a chamber pot is placed.

Examples

  • Hopefully not overly close, but we talk about it in the episode how similar it is.

  • The two strengthened ties over the years and now Krauss considers Epstein a “close” and “considerate” friend.

  • Ney said McDonnell needs to “keep a stiff lip” and stay in close contact with family members.

  • I got to work on all of it—and Epstein kept close tabs on me.

  • So in that sense we have gotten close to the families that have lost loved ones, be it from one side or the other.

  • Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.

  • On the upper part of the stem the whorls are very close together, but they are more widely separated at the lower portion.

  • It was close upon twelve o'clock, and the "Rooms" had been open to the public for two hours.

  • In the close relation and affection of these last days, the sense of alienation and antagonism faded from both their hearts.

  • He passed the latter part of his life in poverty, and towards the close of it, was confined in a madhouse.