pincushion
/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
一种用于安全存放别针的小软垫。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“我奶奶把她的缝纫针放在一个番茄形状的针插里。”
“你能把针插递给我吗？我需要把这根针收好。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A device, originally like a small, stuffed cushion, designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it to store them safely; some modern pincushions hold the objects magnetically.