leaks; leaked; leaking
leaks; leaked; leaking
Learner's definition of LEAK
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a : to let something (such as a liquid or gas) in or out through a hole in a surface(液体或气体等)漏,渗漏,泄漏 [no object]
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The roof was leaking. [=rainwater was getting into the building through the roof]屋顶在漏雨。
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The boat leaked badly. [=a lot of water got into the boat through its bottom]船漏水严重。
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That hose is leaking. [=water is coming out of the side of that hose]软管在漏水。
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a leaking boat/roof在漏水的船/屋顶
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b [no object] of a liquid, gas, etc. : to come in or go out through a hole in a surface渗入;漏出 -
Fumes leaked through the crack in the pipe.烟气从管子的裂缝处冒出来。
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Air leaked out of the tire.气从轮胎里漏出来。
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Water was leaking through a hole in the roof.水从屋顶的一个洞漏下来。
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a [+ object] : to give (secret information) to someone so that it becomes known to the public泄露,透露,走漏(秘密消息) b [no object] : to become known to the public被公开;外传 —
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Eventually, news of the accident leaked out.最后,关于那场事故的消息传了出去。
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Details about the case started to leak out.那个案件的细节开始外传。
2 leak /ˈliːk/ noun
plural leaks
plural leaks
Learner's definition of LEAK
[count]
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a : a hole in a surface that lets something (such as a liquid or gas) pass in or out漏洞;裂缝;缝隙 -
The boat had developed a bad leak.那条船的船体已形成一条大裂缝。
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The landlord said he would fix the leak in the roof.房东说他会修复房顶的漏洞。
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One of the car's tires has a slow leak. [=a small hole through which air escapes slowly]那辆车的一个轮胎有个小漏气孔。
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The pipe suddenly sprung a leak. [=began to leak]那根管子突然裂开了。
b : an occurrence in which something (such as a liquid or gas) passes through a hole in a surface泄漏 2
: a situation in which people learn about information that is supposed to be secret(秘密信息的)泄露 -
When a reporter revealed classified information, the source of the leak was investigated.一名记者曝光了机密情报后,泄密的源头被追查。
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Security is high because of a fear of leaks before negotiations have been finished.因为担心谈判结束前泄密,所以保密工作做得特别严密。
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a security leak安全漏洞
take a leak
informal + impolite or British have a leak
: to pass liquid from the body : urinate撒尿 — leakproof
/ˈliːkˌpruːf/ adjective