袜子的英语是socks,其英式读音为[sɒks],美式读音为[sɑːks]。socks可作名词和动词两种词性,作为名词时,中文含义有“短袜”、“重击”;作为动词时,中文含义有“猛击”、“狠打”。
1、作为名词时,意为短袜;(尤指用拳头)猛击,重击。
例句:Come on, lads. Sock it to 'em.
来吧,伙计们,让他们开开眼。
I've worn holes in all my socks.
我把我所有的袜子都穿破了。
I had nothing on except for my socks.
我除了短袜什么都没穿。
2、作为动词时,意为猛击;狠打。
例句:He needs to pull his socks up if he is to make a success of his career.
如果他打算事业上有所成的话,就必须加把劲儿。