muzzle
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/ˈmʌzl/
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/ˈmʌzl/
The front part of an animal's head with its nose and mouth.
She gently patted the dog's muzzle.
她輕輕地拍了拍狗的口鼻部。
A cover for an animal's mouth to stop it from biting.
The dog was fitted with a muzzle to stop it from biting.
為了防止狗咬人,給它戴上了口套。
The front end of a gun where bullets come out.
The soldier checked the muzzle of his rifle for obstructions.
士兵檢查了他的步槍槍口是否有阻塞。
To put a muzzle on an animal to stop it from biting.
The aggressive dog was muzzled to ensure everyone's safety.
這只好鬥的狗被戴上了口套以確保每個人的安全。
To stop someone from speaking freely.
The protesters were muzzled by the police to avoid bad publicity.
抗議者被警察封口,以避免負面宣傳。