U2E19 | chink

Word of the day · May 3, 2026 · 2m

Chink

1. 【n.】a narrow opening or crack, typically one that allows light through裂缝，缝隙

A chink in the curtains allowed a ray of sunlight to enter the room.

窗帘的一道缝隙让一缕阳光照进了房间。

【vt.】to fill or block up narrow openings or cracks填补，堵住(缝隙)

They chinked the gaps in the log cabin with moss.

他们用苔藓填补木屋的缝隙。

2. 【n.】【+in】a small hole or weak point in a defense or argument（防御或论点中的）漏洞，破绽

He found a chink in the opponent's argument.

他发现了对手论点中的一个弱点。

3. 【n.】【+of】a light ringing sound, such as that made by glasses or coins striking together叮当声，叮铃声

The chink of glasses signaled the start of the toast…