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Teapot Tempest 英 Tiːpɒt] 美 Tiːpɑːt N.茶壶 Pour 这个茶壶不好倒

英语单词 teapot
英美音标 英 ['tiːpɒt] 美 ['tiːpɑːt]
中文释义 n.茶壶
英语例句 (1) This teapot doesn't pour well.
中文例句 (1) 这个茶壶不好倒。
柯林斯解释
1
[N-COUNT 可数名词]茶壶 A teapot is a container with a lid, a handle, and a spout, used for making and serving tea.
    2
    [PHRASE 短语]茶壶里的风暴;小题大做;大惊小怪 If you describe a situation as a tempest in a teapot, you think that a lot of fuss is being made about something that is not important.
      [PHR after v]
      [AM 美]
    • On Capitol Hill, senators today appear to view the matter as something of a tempest in a teapot.

      美国国会的参议员们今天似乎把这个问题小题大做了。

    in BRIT, use 英国英语用 a storm in a teacup

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