cuff

• 名词，指衣袖末端位于手腕处的部分，或戴在手腕上的环状物。

A noun referring to the end part of a sleeve, typically at the wrist, or a band worn around the wrist.

1. Sleeve endB1formal

   The end part of a sleeve, often at the wrist, which may be folded or fastened.

   袖口

   • He rolled up his cuffs before washing his hands.
   • The shirt has French cuffs that require cufflinks.
   • She adjusted the cuff of her jacket.

   同义词turnupwristbandwristlet

2. Pants hemB1formal

   A fold or band at the bottom of a trouser leg.

   裤脚翻边

   • The tailor added cuffs to the trousers.
   • His jeans have a small cuff at the bottom.
   • She prefers pants without cuffs for a cleaner look.

   同义词hemturn up

3. Handcuff (plural)B2informal

   A device used by police to restrain a person's wrists.

   手铐

   • The officer put the suspect in cuffs.
   • He was led away in cuffs after the arrest.
   • The cuffs were too tight on his wrists.

• 动词，指用手掌拍打或打某人；也指给某人戴上手铐、铐住手腕。

A verb used to indicate the act of striking someone with an open hand, or to secure someone's wrists with handcuffs.

1. Hit with an open handB2informal

   To strike someone with an open hand, usually on the head or ear.

   以掌击打

   • The mother cuffed her son lightly for misbehaving.
   • He cuffed the dog gently to get its attention.
   • The teacher cuffed the student on the ear for talking in class.

   同义词boxbuffetclipcloutslapsmack

2. B2formal

   To put handcuffs on someone, typically by police.

   铐上手铐

   • The police officer cuffed the suspect after the arrest.
   • He was cuffed and taken to the station.
   • The detective cuffed the criminal without resistance.

   同义词fetterhandcuffmanaclerestrainshackle