gill
n
(usu pl 通常作复数)
1 opening on the side of a fish's head through which it breathes 鳃. =>illus at fish 见fish插图.
2 any of the thin vertical sheets on the underside of a mushroom (蘑菇的)菌褶. =>illus at fungus 见fungus插图.
3 (infml joc 口, 谑) area of skin under a person's ears and jaw (人的)腮
be/go green/white about the gills, ie look pale with fear or sickness 脸色发青[苍白](受惊吓或因病).
gill n one quarter of a pint (liquid measure) 及耳(液量单位, 合四分之一品脱). =>App 5 见附录5.
🗣️ 情景例句
you had some doubts about wanting to go to Michigan.
你对上Michigan大学有些疑虑。
Marry in lent,and you'll live to repent.
借债结婚,一生悔恨。
I'd prefer to do that tomorrow. I don't feel like walking very much today.