corkKK [ˈkɔrk] ｜ /ˈkɔrk/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle)
The waiter gently twisted the cork out of the bottle of wine before pouring it into our glasses.
（瓶）軟木塞
C2noun
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
The winemaker carefully inserted the cork into the bottle of wine to preserve its quality and flavor.
軟木；栓皮
C2verb
to close a bottle with a cork
After finishing the wine, she corked the bottle so it wouldn’t spill.
C2noun
a small float usually made of cork that is attached to a fishing line
I attached a cork to my fishing line to keep the bait at the right depth in the water.
C2noun
(botany) the outer tissue of bark that serves as a protective layer of dead cells
The cork of the tree protected it from the harsh weather conditions.
C2verb
to seal or stop with cork
He corked the bottle to keep the wine fresh.