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rush candle

/rʌʃ ˈkændl/

翻译: 过时的英语表达,指做事匆忙、草率、不细致,常暗示结果粗糙或质量差。现代英语中很少使用。

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/rʌʃ ˈkændl/informal已废弃
  • zh过时的英语表达,指做事匆忙、草率、不细致,常暗示结果粗糙或质量差。现代英语中很少使用。

An archaic expression meaning to do something hastily or without proper care, often implying a rushed or sloppy result. The phrase is rarely used in modern English.

  1. A simple candle made from a rushC2formalbritish

    A type of candle made by dipping the pith of a rush plant in fat or grease, used historically for lighting.

    zh灯芯草蜡烛

    • In medieval times, a rush candle was a common source of light in poor households.
    • She lit a rush candle to see in the dark cellar.
    • The museum displayed an authentic rush candle from the 17th century.
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