leaky
/ˈliːki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈliːki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlē-kē/ (ame, mw)
leaky — 形容詞
- leakypositive
- leakiercomparative
- leakiestsuperlative
1. A leaky container, pipe, roof, or similar object has one or more small openings
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.
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
The old fishing boat was so leaky that water kept rising above the floorboards during their trip.
那艘會漏的舊船在捕魚途中不斷進水，水都淹過了船底木板。
Lucia threw away the leaky garden hose because it sprayed water everywhere except on the plants.
Lucia 把那條會漏水的花園水管丟掉了，因為它到處噴水，就是噴不到植物。
Vikram replaced the leaky valve on the radiator after noticing a small puddle of water under it.
Vikram 換掉了散熱器上那個會漏的閥門，因為他發現地上有一小灘水。
- 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.
- 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.