mothball

• 一种由樟脑或萘制成的小球，用于驱赶蛀虫、防止存放的衣物被虫蛀。

A small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to repel moths and protect stored clothing from damage.

1. Insect repellentB1formal

   A small ball of a strong-smelling chemical, such as camphor or naphthalene, placed among clothes or fabrics to repel moths and prevent damage.

   樟脑丸

   • She placed mothballs in the closet to protect her wool sweaters.
   • The smell of mothballs filled the old wardrobe.
   • Mothballs are often used to keep insects away from stored textiles.

   同义词camphor ball

• 动词，指停止使用或开发某物（通常指设备或项目），并将其保存起来以备将来可能使用。

A verb meaning to stop using or developing something, typically a piece of equipment or a project, and store it for possible future use.

1. Put into long-term storageC1formal

   To store something, such as equipment or a facility, for an extended period, often with the intention of possible future use.

   封存

   • The company decided to mothball the old factory until the economy improves.
   • The navy mothballed several ships after the war ended.
   • They mothballed the project due to a lack of funding.

   同义词deactivatelay uppreserveretireshelvestore

   反义词activatecommissiondeployemployoperateuseutilize