mug
n
1
(a) (usu straight-sided, fairly large) drinking vessel of china, metal or plastic with a handle, for use without a saucer 缸子(圆筒形有柄大杯)
a coffee mug 咖啡缸子.
(b) its contents 一缸子之物
a mug of coffee 一缸子咖啡. =>illus at cup 见cup插图.
2 (sl derog or joc 俚, 贬或谑) face 脸
What an ugly mug! 多难看的脸! mug n (infml 口)
1 person who is easily deceived 易受骗的人; 傻瓜.
2 (idm 习语) a `mug's game (derog 贬 esp Brit) activity unlikely to be successful or profitable 不易成功的事; 无利可图的事
Trying to sell overcoats in midsummer is a real mug's game. 大夏天推销大衣真是白费力气.
mug v (-gg-) (phr v) mug sth up (Brit infml 口) (try to) learn sth, usu in a short time for a special purpose (eg an exam) 突击式学习
mugging up the Highway Code before a driving test 驾驶测验前突击背公路法规.
mug v (-gg-) [Tn]
(infml 口) attack and rob (sb) violently out of doors (户外)行凶抢劫(某人)
an old lady mugged by a gang of youths in the park 在公园里遭一帮年轻人行凶抢劫的老太太.
Just let me wipe your table and then I'll take your order. OK?
让我先吧桌子擦擦再听您点菜好吗?
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.