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单词 mouthpiece
释义 mouthpiece
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : a structure or appendage that serves as a mouth
 < mouthpiece of a reed organ pipe >
specifically : an appendage to an inlet or outlet of a pipe or container that controls the flow of a fluid or other material (as of coal into a coal gas retort)
2.
 a. : a part that goes in the mouth
  < mouthpiece of a respirator >
  < mouthpiece of a saxophone >
  < mouthpiece of a briar pipe >
  < the entire action of the bit should be concentrated in the mouthpiece — W.H.Carter >
 specifically : a cigar or cigarette holder
 b. : a part to which the mouth is applied
  < mouthpiece of a trumpet >
  < mouthpiece of a telephone >
 c. : a protective device for the mouth; specifically : a guard worn in the mouth over the upper teeth by a boxer to protect the teeth and reduce the hazard of cut lips
3.
 a. : one that expresses or interprets another's views
  < accept her as the conventional mouthpiece for all the discontents the author wishes to discharge — G.J.Becker >
  < government, as the mouthpiece and executive instrument of the people — A.J.Bruwer >
 specifically : an official spokesman
  < his assistants, mouthpieces, and messengers … carried out his orders — S.G.Morley >
  < virtually every newspaper was the bought-and-paid-for mouthpiece of a party or clique — W.A.Swanberg >
  < could create the sense in all who listened to him that he was the mouthpiece of destiny — J.H.Plumb >
 b. slang : criminal lawyer
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