名詞 cuff:

1. the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
   同義詞：turnup
2. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
   同義詞：handcuff, handlock, manacle

動詞 cuff:

1. hit with the hand
   同義詞：whomp
2. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
   同義詞：manacle, handcuff

1. I won't prepare a speech: I'll talk off the cuff.
   我不準備發(fā)言稿，我將即興發(fā)言。
2. Give me100 dollars down and we'll put the rest on the cuff.
   你先交100美元定錢，其余可以賒欠。
3. She braid the neckline, hem and cuff of the dress.
   她用穗帶裝飾連衣裙的領口、摺邊和袖口。
4. The dress pattern doesn't really explain how the cuff joins onto the sleeve.
   這個裙樣沒有真正地示明袖口是怎樣與袖子連接在一起的。

cuff

n.（名詞）

A fold used as trimming at the bottom of a sleeve.
袖口：在袖子底部用作裝飾的折疊部分
A band, often having an opening with a button closure, at the bottom of a sleeve.
袖口：袖子底部的一個環(huán)形部分，通常備有裝有鈕扣的開口
The turned-up fold at the bottom of a trouser leg.
翻邊：褲腳底部向上折疊的部分
The band at the top of a sock.
襪口箍帶
The part of a glove that extends over the wrist.
手套腕部：遮過手腕的手套部分
A handcuff.
手銬
Medicine An inflatable band, usually wrapped around the upper arm, that is used along with a sphygmomanometer in measuring arterial blood pressure.
【醫(yī)學】 橡皮箍袖帶：一種可充氣的箍帶，通常裹在前臂上，與血壓計一起使用以測量出動脈的血壓
v.tr.（及物動詞）
cuffed,cuff.ing,cuffs
To form a cuff or cuffs on.
形成手銬，戴上手銬
To put handcuffs on.
給…上手銬

<習慣用語>off the cuff
In an extemporaneous or informal manner.
即席地，非正式地
on the cuff
On credit.
以賒帳方式
來源：
Middle English cuffe [mitten]
中古英語 cuffe [連指手套]

cuff
cuff 2

v.tr.（及物動詞）
cuffed,cuff.ing,cuffs
To strike with or as if with the open hand; slap.
摑：用巴掌或似乎用巴掌打擊；摑
n.（名詞）
A blow or slap with the open hand.
拳擊，用空手打

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