Crimp

  • 易混淆的单词:crimp  
  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

  • 英英释义

1. VERB 把(织物或面团)压出褶皱 If you crimp something such as a piece of fabric or pastry, you make small folds in it. 
  • Crimp the edges to seal them tightly.

    把边缘折起来以便封紧。

2. VERB 限制;减少 To crimp something means to restrict or reduce it. 
  • The dollar's recent strength is crimping overseas sales and profits.

    美元最近的坚挺影响了国外的销量和利润。

Noun

1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding;

  • "a fold in the napkin"
  • "a crease in his trousers"
  • "a plication on her blouse"
  • "a flexure of the colon"
  • "a bend of his elbow"

2. someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

3. a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

Verb

1. make ridges into by pinching together

2. curl tightly;

  • "crimp hair"