"ruffian," 1856, originally in Baltimore, Maryland, from plug (n.), American English slang name for the stovepipe hats then popular among young men, + ugly.
双语例句
1. A plug had been inserted in the drill hole.
钻孔已塞上了塞子。
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2. Make sure the draining board, sink and plug hole are regularly disinfected.
滴水板、水槽和塞孔一定要定期消毒。
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3. The banks have the power to pull the plug on the project.
银行有能力让该工程终止。
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4. The wire snapped at the wall plug and the light fused.
墙上插座的电线短路烧断了保险丝，电灯跟着灭了。
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5. It is possible to plug into remote databases to pick up information.