pokey

简明释义

英[ˈpəʊki]美[ˈpoʊki]

n. （非正式）监狱

adj. 狭小的；迟钝的；功率大的

n. （Pokey）（美）波基（人名）

复 数 p o k e y s

比 较 级 p o k i e r

最 高 级 p o k i e s t

英英释义

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1.London is filled with oddball place names, from pokey alleyways to grand thoroughfares - and a tourism organization has launched a monthlong campaign to tell the city's history through its streets.

从小街深巷到大路通途，伦敦充满了各种奇怪的地名。曾有个旅行社开展了时长一个月的活动，仅仅是为了讲解整个城市街道的历史。

2.London is filled with oddball place names, from pokey alleyways to grand thoroughfares - and a tourism organization has launched a monthlong campaign to tell the city's history through its streets.

从小街深巷到大路通途，伦敦充满了各种奇怪的地名。曾有个旅行社开展了时长一个月的活动，仅仅是为了讲解整个城市街道的历史。

3.An entire genre of television reality shows has grown up to supply ideas for turning that pokey back room into a place of cherry wood cabinets, polished granite and brushed aluminium.

一整套的电视真人秀已经成熟起来，向人们提供种种思路，将狭小的密室改造成一个满眼樱木橱柜、磨光花岗石和铮亮铝合金的世界。

4.As I passed the town's small and pokey police station on the opposite side of the road, I walked by a small, white, old-fashioned car parked up on my side of the road.

当我走到镇上又小又破的警察局对面的时候，发现有一辆小型白色老式车停在我身边。

5.The Ice-Cream or Hokey-Pokey man, like the ubiquitous organ-grinder, is likely to be Italian and from Saffron Hill in the London Borough of Camden.

就像无处不在的街头音乐家，很可能是意大利人和来自伦敦卡姆登市的Saffron山。

6.Swiss planning regulators favor lots of small, pokey Windows, this house is anything but.

瑞士规划稳压青睐地段的小，亲爱的窗户，这家有百害而无一。

7.Impatient with people who are always pokey about getting things done.

我对于做事慢吞吞的人感到很不耐烦。

8.It is not very becoming to weared the pokey jeans at the party.

穿着破旧的牛仔裤在宴会上显得不太得体。

9.Last we arrived a old and pokey house.

最后我们到了一个又老又破的房子。

10.The old car was so pokey that it took forever to reach the highway.

这辆旧车太慢了，以至于到达高速公路花了很久。

11.He found the pokey little apartment quite charming despite its size.

尽管空间小，他觉得这个狭小的公寓相当迷人。

12.The restaurant had a pokey atmosphere, making it feel cozy.

这家餐厅有一种缓慢的氛围，让人感到温馨。

13.She complained about the pokey internet connection during the video call.

她抱怨视频通话时网络连接缓慢。

14.The movie was entertaining, but the pacing was a bit pokey at times.

这部电影很有趣，但有时节奏有点慢。

作文

In the bustling city where I grew up, there was a small café tucked away in a corner that many people overlooked. It was not particularly large or extravagant; in fact, some might even describe it as quite pokey (狭小的). The entrance was narrow, and the interior was filled with mismatched furniture that seemed to have been collected over several decades. However, what this little café lacked in space, it more than made up for in character and charm. The walls were adorned with local artwork, and the faint smell of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, inviting passersby to step inside. Despite its pokey (狭小的) dimensions, the café had a cozy atmosphere that made it feel like a second home to many of its regulars. People would gather around the small tables, sharing stories and laughter, creating a sense of community that was hard to find in the larger establishments nearby. One of my favorite memories from that café was the time I spent there during my college years. It was my go-to spot for studying and meeting friends. I remember one rainy afternoon when I found a small table in the back corner. The window beside me was fogged up, and the sound of rain tapping against the glass created the perfect backdrop for my studies. As I sipped my coffee, I couldn't help but appreciate how the pokey (狭小的) space felt so warm and inviting, unlike the cold, sterile libraries on campus. The café owner, an elderly woman named Mrs. Thompson, was always bustling around, making sure everyone felt welcome. She had a knack for remembering customers' names and their favorite orders. Her presence added to the charm of the place, making it feel less like a business and more like a gathering spot for friends. Even though the café was pokey (狭小的), Mrs. Thompson’s warmth made it feel expansive in spirit. Over the years, I watched as the café became a staple in our community. It was the place where people celebrated birthdays, held meetings, and even hosted poetry readings. The pokey (狭小的) space was often filled to the brim, yet it never felt overcrowded. Instead, the close quarters fostered conversations and connections among strangers who quickly became friends. Eventually, as I graduated and moved away, I found myself reminiscing about that little café. It was a reminder of simpler times, where the hustle and bustle of life slowed down within those pokey (狭小的) walls. Every visit was an opportunity to connect with others and escape the fast-paced world outside. Years later, I returned to my hometown, eager to revisit the café. To my surprise, I found it still standing strong, its pokey (狭小的) charm unchanged. Walking through the door felt like stepping back in time. I was greeted by familiar faces and the same comforting aroma of coffee. I realized that the true beauty of that little café was not just in its size, but in the memories it held and the community it nurtured. In conclusion, while the word pokey (狭小的) may suggest something negative, in the case of my beloved café, it represented a unique charm and a sense of belonging. It taught me that sometimes, the best experiences come from the most unexpected places, and that warmth and connection can thrive even in the most pokey (狭小的) of spaces.

在我成长的繁忙城市里，有一家小咖啡馆藏在一个角落，许多人都忽略了它。它并不特别大或奢华；事实上，有些人甚至会形容它相当狭小的。入口很窄，内部充满了似乎经过几十年收集而来的不匹配的家具。然而，这家小咖啡馆在空间上所缺乏的，完全在个性和魅力上得到了补偿。 墙上装饰着当地艺术作品，空气中弥漫着新鲜冲泡咖啡的淡淡香气，邀请路过的人走进去。尽管它的空间狭小的，但咖啡馆有一种舒适的氛围，让许多常客感到像第二个家。人们聚集在小桌子旁，分享故事和笑声，创造出一种在附近大型场所难以找到的社区感。 我对那家咖啡馆最喜欢的回忆之一是我在大学期间在那里度过的时光。那是我学习和见朋友的首选地点。我记得一个雨天的下午，我在后面的一个小桌子上找到了一个位置。旁边的窗户上布满了雾气，雨水敲打玻璃的声音为我的学习创造了完美的背景。当我喝着咖啡时，我不禁欣赏这个狭小的空间是多么温暖而迷人，与校园里冰冷、无菌的图书馆截然不同。 咖啡馆的老板，一位名叫汤普森太太的老人，总是忙忙碌碌，确保每个人都感到受欢迎。她有一种记住顾客名字和他们最爱订单的本领。她的存在为这个地方增添了魅力，使其感觉不再像一项业务，而更像是朋友的聚集地。尽管咖啡馆狭小的，但汤普森太太的温暖让它在精神上显得宽广。 多年来，我看到这家咖啡馆成为我们社区的支柱。这里是人们庆祝生日、召开会议，甚至举办诗歌朗读的地方。这个狭小的空间经常挤满了人，但从来没有让人感到拥挤。相反，紧凑的环境促进了陌生人之间的对话和联系，他们迅速成为朋友。 最终，随着我毕业并搬走，我发现自己对那家咖啡馆感到怀念。它让我想起了更简单的时光，在那些狭小的墙壁内，生活的喧嚣减缓了。每次造访都是与他人联系和逃离外部快节奏世界的机会。 多年后，我回到家乡，渴望重访那家咖啡馆。令我惊讶的是，我发现它依然屹立不倒，其狭小的魅力没有改变。走进门的感觉就像是回到了过去。我被熟悉的面孔和同样令人安心的咖啡香气迎接。我意识到，那家小咖啡馆真正的美丽不仅在于它的大小，而在于它所承载的回忆和滋养的社区。 总之，虽然狭小的这个词可能暗示着一些负面的东西，但在我心爱的咖啡馆的案例中，它代表了一种独特的魅力和归属感。它让我明白，有时候，最好的经历来自于最意想不到的地方，而温暖和联系即使在最狭小的空间中也能蓬勃发展。