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单词 corner
释义

corner1/ʹkawnə/ noun

the point where converging lines, edges, or sides meet; an angle

the place of intersection of two streets or roads

the area of a playing field or court near the intersection of the sideline and the goal line or baseline

any of the four angles of a boxing or wrestling ring, esp one in which a fighter rests between rounds

a private, secret, or remote place

a quiet corner of the town

a difficult, dangerous, or embarrassing situation; a position from which retreat is difficult

in a tight corner

(treated as sing. or pl) a contestant's group of supporters or adherents

= corner kick

= corner hit

in economics, control or ownership of enough of the available supply of a commodity to allow manipulation of the price

a triangular cut of gammon or ham from the top of the hind leg

(used before a noun) on or suitable for a corner

a corner cupboard

in somebody's corner

on somebody's side

round/around the corner

imminent

[Middle English from early French cornere, ultimately from Latin cornu horn, corner]

corner2verb (cornered, cornering)

verb trans

to drive (a person or animal) into a corner

to detain (somebody), esp to force them into conversation

to gain control of (an economic market) by acquiring a substantial supply of a commodity

verb intrans

to go round a corner

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