rugs

rug
/rʌɡ/
(rugs)
1. 可数名词 A rug is a piece of thick material that you put on a floor. It is like a carpet but covers a smaller area. 小地毯
- A Persian rug covered the hardwood floors. 一张波斯小地毯铺在了那硬木地板上。
2. 可数名词 A rug is a small blanket which you use to cover your shoulders or your knees to keep them warm. (盖在肩上或膝上的) 小毛毯 [英国英语]
- The old lady was seated in her chair at the window, a rug over her knees. 这位老妇人坐在靠窗的椅子上，膝上盖着一块小毛毯。
3. 习语 If someone pulls the rug from under a person or thing or pulls the rug from under someone's feet, they stop giving their help or support. 不再帮助或支持某人
- If the banks opt to pull the rug from under the ill-fated project, it will go into liquidation. 如果这些银行选择不再支持那项倒霉的工程，它就将破产。
4. to sweep something under the rug →see sweep

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