/ˈpɑːkɪt/ N-COUNT A pocket is a kind of small bag that forms part of a piece of clothing, and that is used for carrying small things such as money or a handkerchief. 衣袋，口袋； He took his flashlight from his jacket pocket and switched it on. 他从上衣口袋里拿出手电筒并将其打开。 n. 钱财，财力；（附在某物上的）小口袋，小容器；<南非>（用作贸易计量的）（农产品）袋；（与周围不同的）小群体，小区域；（台球）网袋，球袋；岩石或地层中充满矿石或其他物质的空洞 I paid out of my own pocket. 直译是“从自己的口袋里拿出钱来支付。”是“自己掏腰包”的固定说法。 v. 把……放入口袋；把……装进腰包，将……据为己有；赚取，获得（钱财）；击（球）入袋；收敛，抑制（感情）；包，围 ADJ 袖珍的，袋装的 pocket lamp 小型灯，小手电 【big lamp】