stopper
/ˈstɒpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈɑpɚ] /ˈstɑːpər/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈɑpɚ] /ˈstä-pər/ (ame, mw)
stopper — noun
- stoppersingular
- stoppersplural
1. a small cork, rubber, or glass object that is placed inside the mouth of a conta
a small cork, rubber, or glass object that is placed inside the mouth of a container to seal it and prevent leaks.
Defne pulled the rubber stopper out of the flask and poured the solution into a beaker.
rubber + stopper; pull + stopper out
The glass stopper of the perfume bottle was so tightly stuck that Haruto had to ask for help.
glass stopper of [container]
After pouring the wine, Léa pushed the cork stopper back into the bottle and placed it in the fridge.
A small rubber stopper at the end of the test tube kept the chemicals from spilling.
文法句型
stopper + of [container]
rubber/cork/glass + stopper
用法筆記
When referring to wine bottles, the word cork is more common than stopper. Stopper is used for other types of closures, especially in laboratory or kitchen settings.
常見錯誤
2. a team member in sports such as soccer or basketball whose primary role is to bl
a team member in sports such as soccer or basketball whose primary role is to block the opposing side from scoring or advancing the ball.
Justin played as the team's stopper and blocked three shots during the championship game.
team's stopper; blocked shots
Pim is known as the best stopper in the league because no one can get past him on the field.
best stopper in the league
The coach put their tallest player at the stopper position near the goal.
Without their stopper Vinícius, São Paulo let in three goals against Corinthians before half-time.
Esme works hard as a stopper and often stops the other team's best scorer from getting close to the basket.
- striker
an attacking player whose job is to score goals, opposite of a stopper
文法句型
[team]'s + stopper
stopper + in [sport]
用法筆記
Used mostly in informal or team-internal contexts rather than in formal rulebooks. In American football, the term is less common; coach or commentator language prefers 'defender' or 'safety.'
3. a card used in trick-taking games such as contract bridge that is strong enough
a card used in trick-taking games such as contract bridge that is strong enough to win a round in its suit, stopping the opponents from winning every round in that suit.
Amira held the ace of hearts, which gave her a reliable stopper in that suit.
stopper in [suit]; ace as stopper
The pair held no high club cards to win a round, so the opponents won all six rounds in clubs.
without a high card to win a round in [suit]
Adina bid three no-trump because she had stoppers in every suit except diamonds.
The king of spades served as a stopper and allowed the team to take control of the hand.
- guard
used similarly in bridge to describe a card that protects against a run in a suit
文法句型
[suit] + stopper
stopper in [suit]
用法筆記
This is a technical term used in contract bridge and similar trick-taking card games. In casual card games like hearts or spades, players rarely use the word stopper.
stopper — verb
- stopperpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stoppers3rd person singular
- stoppering-ing form
- stopperedpast simple
1. to close a bottle, flask, or similar container by putting a stopper into its ope
to close a bottle, flask, or similar container by putting a stopper into its opening.
Haruto stoppered the flask tightly before placing it on the lab shelf.
stoppered + [container] + tightly
The bottle was stoppered with a piece of cloth because no cork was available.
passive: was stoppered with
Léa stoppered the decanter of whiskey after pouring herself a small glass.
If the bottle is not properly stoppered, the vinegar will lose its smell over time.
- uncork
to open a bottle by removing the cork or stopper
文法句型
stopper + [container]
用法筆記
This verb is quite formal or technical. In everyday conversation, people usually say 'put the cork or stopper in' or 'close the bottle' instead of 'stopper the bottle.'