leaky

IPA/ˈliːki/
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leaky — 形容詞

  • leakypositive
  • leakiercomparative
  • leakiestsuperlative

1. A leaky container, pipe, roof, or similar object has one or more small openings

1.形容詞B1
釋義

會漏的

指物體有裂縫或破洞使液體或氣體滲出

A leaky container, pipe, roof, or similar object has one or more small openings that let liquid or gas escape or enter when it should stay contained.

例句

The plumber fixed the leaky pipe under the kitchen sink before it caused any damage to the floor.

水電工修好了廚房水槽下方那根會漏的水管，免得地板繼續受損。

collocation: leaky pipe

Jing noticed that the leaky roof had left a dark stain on the ceiling after the heavy rain.

Jing 發現會漏的屋頂在這場大雨後，在天花板上留下了一大片深色污漬。

collocation: leaky roof

常見搭配
  • leaky pipe
  • leaky roof
  • leaky faucet / leaky tap
  • leaky boat
  • leaky container
  • leaky gas line
  • leaky valve
同義詞
  • leaking

    Similar in meaning but often used as a present participle describing ongoing action (a leaking faucet drips noticeably).

  • dripping

    Focuses on visible liquid loss drop by drop; less common for gas leaks.

  • porous

    Describes the material's inherent property rather than damage; a sponge is porous by design.

反義詞
  • watertight

    Completely prevents water from entering or escaping.

  • airtight

    Completely prevents air or gas from entering or escaping.

  • sealed

    Closed securely so nothing can get in or out.

用法筆記

Most common with nouns for household fixtures and containers that should hold liquid or gas: pipe, roof, faucet, boat, bucket, gas cylinder. The opposite concept is watertight, airtight, or sealed.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • leakiness

副詞搭配

  • hopelessly leaky
  • slightly leaky
  • chronically leaky

常用片語

介系詞搭配

  • leaky at the joint
  • leaky around the edges