(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
Verb:
cut with a hob
双语例句
1. I know Hob won't believe this, but it's true.
我知道霍布是不会相信这一点的, 但这是千真万确的.
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2. Hob will keep interrupting the lessons to tell his funny stories.
霍布总要打断讲课,来讲他那些希奇古怪的故事.
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3. I was just going to give Hob a private lesson.
我刚准备给霍布单独上一次课.
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4. Hob has made a joke; I'll make a cup of tea.
霍布说了个笑话, 我来泡杯茶.
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5. Hob is not a bad fellow on the whole.
霍布,总的来看,并不是一个坏人.
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用作名词 (n.)
He turned from the tray, lifted the kettle off the hob and set it sideways on the fire. 他把视线从托盘移开,取下炉架上的开水壶,将它侧着坐在炉火上。
It is a daily routine for millions of Italians - the morning cup of espresso brewed on the kitchen hob or swiftly in a cafe on the way to work. 每天早上在厨房的开水架上煮一杯浓咖啡或者在上班的路上钻进咖啡馆匆匆喝上一杯,这已经成为许许多多意大利人每天的例行公事。