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mug

释义

mug

noun countable

UK /mʌɡ/

Word Forms

singular	mug
plural	mugs

1
a cup with straight sides and no saucer, used mainly for hot drinks
a coffee mug
Synonyms and related words
Types of cup or glass
beaker
chalice
cup
1. 1a
  a large glass with a handle used for drinking beer
  Synonyms and related words
  Types of cup or glass
  beaker
  chalice
  cup
2. 1b
  the liquid in a mug, or the amount that a mug contains
  Nina had made mugs of tea for them both.
  Synonyms and related words
  Amounts of liquid in a container
  barrel
  bath
  bottle
2
informalsomeone who does not realize that they are being tricked or treated badly
Only a mug would pay those prices.
Synonyms and related words
People who are tricked or easy to trick
dupe
sitting duck
sitting target
3
informalsomeone’s face
Synonyms and related words
General words for the face or its features
chops
countenance
face

phrases

a mug’s game

mug

noun countable

US /mʌɡ/

Word Forms

singular	mug
plural	mugs

1
a cup with straight sides and no saucer, used mainly for hot drinks
a coffee mug
Synonyms and related words
Types of cup or glass
beaker
chalice
cup
1. 1a
  a large glass with a handle used for drinking beer
  Synonyms and related words
  Types of cup or glass
  beaker
  chalice
  cup
2. 1b
  the liquid in a mug, or the amount that a mug contains
  Nina had made mugs of tea for them both.
  Synonyms and related words
  Amounts of liquid in a container
  barrel
  bath
  bottle
2
informalsomeone’s face
Synonyms and related words
General words for the face or its features
chops
countenance
face
3
Americaninformala criminal who is violent and often not very clever
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous criminals
abductor
abettor
accessory
4
informalsomeone who does not realize that they are being tricked or treated badly
Only a mug would pay those prices.
Synonyms and related words
People who are tricked or easy to trick
dupe
sitting duck
sitting target

phrases

a mug’s game

mug

verb transitive

UK /mʌɡ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	mug
he/she/it	mugs
present participle	mugging
past tense	mugged
past participle	mugged

1
to attack someone in a public place and steal their money, jewellery, or other possessions
They were mugged just in front of their house.
Synonyms and related words
To attack a person or object
attack
assault
set on
Synonyms and related words
To steal, or steal something
steal
walk off with
rob

phrasal verbs

mug up

mug

verb

US /mʌɡ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	mug
he/she/it	mugs
present participle	mugging
past tense	mugged
past participle	mugged

1
transitive to attack someone in a public place and steal their money, jewelry, or other possessions
They were mugged just in front of their house.
Synonyms and related words
To attack a person or object
attack
assault
strike at
Synonyms and related words
To steal, or steal something
steal
walk off with
rob
2
intransitive informalto put silly expressions on your face, especially when you are performing on stage or being photographed
As he entered the court, he mugged for the television cameras.
Synonyms and related words
To make a particular facial expression
bug out
curl your lip
frown

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