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Teapot Tempest 英[ˈti:Pɒt 美[ˈtipɑt N.茶壶 N Count 茶壶 Container

单词 teapot
音标
英[ˈti:pɒt] 美[ˈtipɑt]
解释
n.茶壶;
例句

N-COUNT
茶壶
A teapot is a container with a lid, a handle, and a spout, used for making and serving tea.

PHRASE
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.
例: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。
变形
pl:teapots~

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