plug
gb/plˈʌɡ/ us/plˈʌɡ/
A2
Anh
~ 3200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
entity
1
Electrical connector for power
A small object with metal parts that you put into a wall to give power to something like a phone or computer.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a [device] plug
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plug' with 'socket'; the plug is the part on the cable, not the hole in the wall.
Từ đồng nghĩa
connector (More general; can refer to any device that joins two things, not just electrical.)
Từ trái nghĩa
socket (The receiving end of an electrical connection, opposite of a plug.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
electric plug
|power plug
|wall plug
|three-pin plug
Chủ đề
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- The lamp won't work because the plug is broken.
- Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the socket.
- This adapter allows you to use a UK plug in Europe.
- He tripped over the plug lying on the floor.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The plug is in the wall.
- Please put the plug in the socket.
- I need a new plug for my phone.
- This plug does not fit here.
Động từ
A2
action
2
Insert a plug into an opening
To put a plug into something so it can work or be connected.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to plug [something] into [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes forget to include 'in' or 'into' after 'plug' when talking about connecting devices.
Từ đồng nghĩa
connect (More general; can refer to joining in many ways, not just by a plug.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unplug (To remove the plug from an opening or socket.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
plug in
|plug into the wall
|plug into an outlet
Chủ đề
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- She plugged her phone into the charger.
- Plug the printer into your computer before turning it on.
- He plugged in the kettle and waited for it to boil.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I plug my phone into the charger.
- Please plug in the TV.
- He plugs the lamp into the wall.
Động từ
informal
B1
action
3
Promote a product or service
To say good things about something so people will buy or use it.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to plug [a product/event]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this with physically plugging something in; context usually makes clear it's about promotion.
Từ đồng nghĩa
promote (More formal and general; used across business and marketing contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ignore (To avoid mentioning or promoting something.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
plug a book
|plug a movie
|plug your website
Chủ đề
business
|media
|communication
Ví dụ
- She went on the show to plug her new album.
- The author plugged his latest book during the interview.
- He used his speech to plug his charity.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She is plugging her new song.
- He plugs his shop on TV.
- The man plugs his book on the radio.
Danh từ
A2
entity
4
Blocker for hole or opening
Something you put in a hole to stop things going in or out.
Từ đồng nghĩa
stopper (Commonly used for bottles; similar function but different shape.)
Từ trái nghĩa
drain (An opening that lets liquid flow out, opposite of blocking it.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
bath plug
|sink plug
|rubber plug
Chủ đề
daily life
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- Pull out the sink plug to let the water drain away.
- The bath plug is missing, so we can't fill it with water.
- He used a rubber plug to seal the leak.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The bath needs a plug.
- I take out the plug after washing.
- The sink has no plug.
Động từ
B1
action
5
Block an opening with something
To put something in a hole so nothing can go through it.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to plug [a hole/gap/leak]
Từ đồng nghĩa
seal (More general; can mean closing off completely, not necessarily with a removable object.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unblock (To remove what is stopping something from passing through.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
plug a leak
|plug a gap
Chủ đề
daily life
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- They plugged the hole with clay.
- He quickly plugged the leak in the pipe.
- We need to plug this gap in the wall before winter.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I plug the hole with paper.
- He plugs the leak with tape.
- They plug the gap in the door.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
plug
IPA
GB/plˈʌɡ/
US/plˈʌɡ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
plug (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (plug)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: plug
- Plural: plugs
Verb
- Base: plug
- 3rd Person Singular: plugs
- Present Participle: plugging
- Past: plugged
Họ từ
Forms
plugs
noun
plugging
verb
plugged
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unplug
verb A2
Related words
plug-in
noun
Điểm ngữ pháp nổi bật
- Irregular present participle: plugging Verb
- Irregular past: plugged Verb
Cách diễn đạt
give someone a plug
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə plˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
Mention publicly for promotion
To say good things about someone or something in public so more people know about it.
Ví dụ
- The host gave my band a nice plug on his show.
- She gave her friend's new cafe a quick plug during her interview.
plug in
1/plˈʌɡ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Connect device to power source
To put the end of an electrical wire into a wall so it gets power.
Ví dụ
- Don't forget to plug in your laptop before the meeting.
- She plugged in the coffee machine and pressed start.
pull the plug
1/pˈʊl ðə plˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
Stop activity by cutting support
To stop something from continuing by taking away money or help.
Ví dụ
- The company pulled the plug on the project after poor sales.
- The government pulled the plug on further research funding.