pocket

• 缝在衣服上的小袋子或小包，也指用于存放物品的小空间或小容器。

A noun referring to a small pouch or bag sewn into or onto clothing, or a small space for holding items.

1. Small pouch in clothingA1formal

   A small bag-like part in a garment for carrying small items.

   口袋

   • He put his phone in his pocket.
   • The keys fell out of her pocket.
   • I found some coins in my jacket pocket.

   同义词pouch

2. Small amount of moneyB1informal

   A limited amount of money available for spending.

   一小笔钱

   • I'm short of pocket this week.
   • He gave me some pocket for lunch.
   • The trip will come out of my own pocket.

3. Isolated area or patchB2formal

   A small, isolated area of something different from its surroundings.

   孤立区域

   • There is a pocket of resistance in the mountains.
   • A pocket of cold air caused the temperature drop.
   • They discovered a pocket of natural gas underground.

   同义词enclaveislandpatchspot

• 动词，意为把某物放进衣袋或据为己有，常指不诚实地侵占（钱财等）。

A verb meaning to put something into one's pocket, or figuratively to take something for oneself, often dishonestly.

1. Put into pocketB1informal

   To put something into your pocket, often secretly or casually.

   把…装进口袋

   • He pocketed the change after buying the coffee.
   • She pocketed her phone before jumping into the pool.
   • The thief pocketed the wallet unnoticed.

   同义词appropriatebagpalmslipstashstow

2. Earn or gainB2informal

   To gain or earn money, especially profit.

   赚取

   • The company pocketed millions from the deal.
   • He pocketed a large bonus this year.
   • They pocketed the savings from the bulk purchase.

   同义词accumulatebankclearearngainmakenetobtainreaptake in

3. C1formal

   To suppress or hide feelings, objections, or something else.

   压制

   • She pocketed her pride and apologized.
   • He pocketed his anger during the argument.
   • They pocketed their doubts about the plan.

   同义词checkconcealhiderepressrestrainstiflesuppressswallow

   反义词discloseexpressrevealshowvent