firkin

美 [ˈfɜːrkɪn]英 [ˈfɜːkɪn]
  • n.(盛液体、黄油、鱼等的)小桶;桶(容量单位,相当于约41升)
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noun

1

(盛液体、黄油、鱼等的)小桶
a small barrel (= a round container with flat ends) , used mainly for liquids, butter or fish

2

桶(容量单位,相当于约41升)
a unit for measuring volume, equal to about 41 litres

noun

1
a small wooden keg
2
a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons

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  1. The poor soul yielded herself entirely to her sister 's orders , and did not even dare to complain of her slavery to Briggs or Firkin .

    可怜的人任凭妹妹摆布,甚至压根儿不敢对布立葛丝和孚金抱怨不自由。