teapots是什么意思？

teapots

英['ti:pɒts] 美['tipɒts]

• n. 茶壶( teapot的名词复数 )；

例句

• Tea bags are faster and easier than making tea in teapots. 这比在茶壶泡茶更快,更容易.
• Sometimes, modern craftsmanship teapots are more valuable than aged. 年代短的壶有时候比年代久的壶更值钱!
• The transition from drinking bowls to teapots was a smooth one. 又因砂壁能吸附茶叶、积聚“茶锈”.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-COUNT
  茶壶
  A teapot is a container with a lid, a handle, and a spout, used for making and serving tea.
• PHRASE
  茶壶里的风暴;小题大做;大惊小怪
  If you describe a situation as a tempest in a teapot, you think that a lot of fuss is being made about something that is not important.
  例句
  On Capitol Hill, senators today appear to view the matter as something of a tempest in a teapot. 美国国会的参议员们今天似乎把这个问题小题大做了。