a metal or plastic container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water
烧水用水壶。
a bowl-or saucer-shaped container in which operations are carried out on metals or other substances with a low melting point
(处理低熔点金属或其他物质的)碗碟状容器。
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a different kettle of fish informal a completely different type of person or thing from the one previously mentioned〈非正式〉 截然不同的人(或事物)he's certainly a different kettle of fish from old Rowell . 当然他与老罗维尔完全不同 -
the pot calling the kettle black 见POT 1 .a pretty (或fine )kettle of fish informal an awkward state of affairs〈非正式〉 尴尬局面;一团糟
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