hopper
n
(a) V-shaped structure for holding (esp) grain or coal, with an opening at its base through which the contents can pass into a mill, furnace, etc below (碾磨机、 熔炉等的)漏斗, 送料斗.
(b) any similar device for feeding materials into a machine, etc (向机器等供料的)漏斗状装置.
hopper n any hopping insect, eg a flea 蹦跳的昆虫(如跳蚤).
Carl, what does quake mean, as in the word earthquake?
卡尔,earthquake这个词中的“quake”是什么意思?
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.