pen
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A pen is a long thin object which you use to write in ink. 钢笔
2. V-T If someone pens a letter, article, or book, they write it. 撰写[正式]
I really intended to pen this letter to you early this morning. 我本来真的打算今天一大早就给你撰写这封信的。
3. N-COUNT A pen is a small area with a fence around it in which farm animals are kept for a short time. (临时圈养牲畜的) 圈
...a holding pen for sheep. …一个羊群候宰圈。
4. V-T If people or animals are penned somewhere or are penned up, they are forced to remain in a very small area. 关 (人或动物)[usu passive]
The cattle were penned for the night. 这头牛晚上被关了起来。
The animals were penned up in cages. 这些动物被关在笼子里了。
5. N a female swan 母天鹅
6. N penitentiary的缩写[美国英语] [非正式] →short for penitentiary
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pen /pɛn/ (penning,penned,pens)
剑桥词典
- She rummaged through all the drawers , looking for a pen.
- My pen seems to be running out of ink - I need a refill .
- She sat , pen in hand , searching for the right words.
- I love my new pen - it just glides over the paper .
- She keeps a supply of pens and pencils in a container by the phone .
pen noun [C] (FOR WRITING)
a long , thin object used for writing or drawing with ink（用墨水的）笔
a fountain /ballpoint /felt-tip pen 自来水／圆珠／毡头笔
Don't write in pen (= using a pen), or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make. 不要用钢笔写，否则写错就擦不掉了。
例句
pen noun [C] (ENCLOSED SPACE)
a small area surrounded by a fence , especially one in which animals are kept
（尤指饲养动物的）圈，栏
a sheep /pig pen 羊／猪圈
也见 playpen
US
slang for penitentiary
（俚语）监狱
He served nine years in the state pen. 他在州立监狱服刑9年。
习语
the pen is mightier than the swordput/set pen to paper 返回 pen