mothball
/mawth-bawl, moth-/US // ˈmɔθˌbɔl, ˈmɒθ- //UK // (ˈmɒθˌbɔːl) //
樟脑丸,樟脑球,樟子松,樟木头
Related Words
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a small ball of naphthalene or sometimes of camphor for placing in closets or other storage areas to repel moths from clothing, blankets, etc.
v.有主动词 verb
- 1
- : to put into storage or reserve; inactivate.
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : inactive; unused; stored away: a mothball fleet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as inpreserve
Forms: mothballed
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