stocking

• 紧贴脚和腿的衣物，通常由尼龙或羊毛制成，女性常穿。

A close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, typically made of nylon or wool, often worn by women.

1. Clothing itemA2formal

   A close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, typically worn by women.

   长袜

   • She wore a pair of silk stockings with her dress.
   • He bought her a gift of stockings for Christmas.
   • The stockings were made of fine nylon.

   同义词hosenylons

2. Christmas decorationA1informal

   A long sock-shaped bag hung by children on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with gifts.

   圣诞袜

   • The children hung their stockings by the fireplace.
   • Santa filled the stocking with candy and small toys.
   • She found a chocolate bar in her stocking on Christmas morning.

• 动词，表示供应或储存货物，或为将来使用而保持某物的库存。

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or storing goods, or of keeping a supply of something for future use.

1. Supply goodsB1formal

   To supply or keep a store of goods for sale or use.

   备货

   • The store stocks a wide variety of organic vegetables.
   • We need to stock the pantry with enough food for the week.
   • The pharmacy stocks all common medications.

   同义词carryequipfurnishkeepprovidereplenishstoresupply

2. Fill with inventoryB1formal

   To fill a place with items or products.

   备货

   • The warehouse is stocked with new furniture.
   • She stocked the shelves with books every morning.
   • They stocked the fridge with drinks for the party.

   同义词equipfillfurnishlay inoutfitprovisionreplenishstoresupply

   反义词depleteempty

3. Provide with livestockB2formal

   To supply a farm or land with animals.

   为牲畜提供

   • The farmer stocked his ranch with cattle.
   • They stocked the pond with trout for fishing.
   • The estate was stocked with sheep and goats.

   同义词furnishprovidesupply

短语动词变体stock up