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lid

Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được

Số nhiều: lidsQuá khứ: liddedPhân từ 2: liddedV-ing: lidding

The term evokes a sense of containment and closure. It is most often associated with the physical act of sealing something away to prevent leaks, contamination, or loss. While it is a neutral term, it often implies a functional, utilitarian purpose rather than a decorative one. In a psychological or emotional sense, the word suggests a threshold or a limit. When someone describes a situation as having a lid on it, they are referring to a suppressed emotion or a restricted potential that is being held back by force, creating a feeling of tension or pressure.

Countable when referring to the physical covers of jars or the skin covering the eyes.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

[something]

A removable or hinged cover for a container.

"Put the lid back on the jar."

Danh từ

[someone]

The eyelid of a human or animal.

"She blinked her eyelids rapidly."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To provide a container with a cover.

"He lidded the pot to keep the steam in."

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