rod
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/rɑːd/
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/rɒd/
A long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or glass.
The curtain rod holds up the curtains above the window.
窗帘杆将窗帘悬挂在窗户上方。
A stick used for catching fish, with a line and hook.
He used a fishing rod to catch a big fish.
他用鱼竿钓到了一条大鱼。
A stick used to hit someone as punishment.
The old saying warns: 'Spare the rod and spoil the child.'
古语告诫道:'省了棍子,惯了孩子。'
A small gun.
He kept a rod hidden in his coat pocket.
他在外套口袋里藏了一把枪。