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pock·et1 /ˈpɒkɪt $ ˈpɑː-/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [countable]  1  in clothes 衣服上的DC a type of small bag in or on a coat, trousers etc that you can put money, keys etc in 衣袋，口袋 Luke came in with his hands in his pockets. 卢克走了进来，双手插在口袋里。jacket/trouser etc pocket The keys are in my trouser pocket. 钥匙在我的裤子口袋里。pocket of the inside pocket of his jacket 他夹克的内袋 The policeman told me to turn out my pockets (=take everything out of them). 警察让我把口袋里的东西都掏出来。2  money 金钱PAY FOR the amount of money that you have to spend 钱；资金；财力 There are eight hotels, with a price range to suit every pocket. 有八家宾馆，房价适合各种程度的消费者。from/out of/into your own pocket Dan had to pay for the repairs out of his own pocket. 丹必须自己掏腰包支付修理费用。 He was accused of diverting some of the firm’s money into his own pocket. 他被控将公司的部分钱款据为己有。 The deepening recession has hit people’s pockets. 日益加剧的经济衰退影响到了人们的消费水平。 For investors with deep pockets (=a lot of money), the Berlin property market is attractive. 对资金雄厚的投资者来说，柏林房地产市场很有吸引力。3  small container 小容器D a small bag or piece of material fastened to something so that you can put things into it 〔固定于某物上用于装东西的〕小袋 Please read the air safety card in the pocket of the seat in front. 请阅读您前面座椅口袋中的飞行安全卡。4  small area/amount 小的区域/数量 a small area or amount of something that is different from what surrounds it 〔与周围区域不同的〕一小片，少量pocket of In some parts, there are still pockets of violence and unrest. 在某些地区，仍然存在零星的暴力事件和骚乱。 pockets of air inside the hull of the ship 船体内部的少量空气5  be in somebody’s pocket to be controlled or strongly influenced by someone in authority, and willing to do whatever they want 受某人的控制[巨大影响]〔因而对其百依百顺〕 The judge was in the defense lawyer’s pocket. 那位法官对辩护律师言听计从。6  have something in your pocket to be certain to win something such as a competition or an election 〔在比赛或选举中〕稳操胜券 The Democrats had the election in their pocket. 民主党在选举中稳操胜券。7  out of pocket especially British English informalLESS if you are out of pocket, you have less money than you should have, especially as a result of making a mistake or being unlucky 损失钱财的 If he loses the deal, he’ll be badly out of pocket. 如果丢掉这笔生意，他就会大受损失。8. be/live in each other’s pockets TOGETHER British English informal if two people are in each other’s pockets, they are together too much 过从太密9. game 游戏 a small net on a pool, snooker, or billiard table, which you try to hit balls into 〔台球桌上的〕球囊，球袋 → air pocket, → burn a hole in your pocket at burn1(17), → line your own pockets at line2(4), → pick somebody’s pocket at pick1(14) →4  See picture of 见图 POOL 1n COLLOCATIONSverbsput something in your pocketI put the £5 note in my pocket.stuff/thrust something in your pocket (=put it there quickly and carelessly)He took off his cap and stuffed it in his pocket.take something out of/from your pocketMarcia took a pair of dark glasses out of her pocket.reach into your pocket (=put your hand into your pocket to find something)"Do you want a cigarette?" he asked, reaching into his pocket.search your pocket (=look for something in your pocket)I searched my pockets for my train ticket but it wasn't there.turn out/empty your pockets (=take everything out of your pockets in order to find something)His mother made him turn out his pockets.dig in your pocket (=put your hand in your pocket to find something)Boris dug in his pocket for his keys.phraseswith your hands in your pocketsI saw him wandering along the beach with his hands in his pockets.somebody's pockets are bulging (=they are very full)Tony's pockets were bulging with loose change.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + pocketa back/front/side pocketHe took a wad of money from his back pocket.a breast pocket (=on the chest)There was a silk handkerchief in his breast pocket.an inside pocket (=on the inside of a coat, jacket etc)Gregson pulled a photo from the inside pocket of his jacket.a jacket/trouser/shirt etc pocketShe slipped the map into her jacket pocket. →5 see picture at 见图 pool1

Examples from the Corpus

pocket• She then unbuckled her right, and stood up, dropping the scalpel into a pocket, just in case.• Slumping down into his seat, he took a silver flask from his coat pocket.• With trembling hands, she took the wad of bills from her pocket and began to count it out.• Maggie put her hands in her pockets to keep them warm.• He took the matchbook cover from his pocket and read it again.• Stark would pull slips of paper from his pocket, lean over on the windowsill, and scribble on them.• He sat facing the opposite way to Rufus and he had his hands in his pockets.• Fred searched his pockets for the ticket.• You will find the air safety card in the seat pocket in front of you.• The ruling means less money in the pockets of investors.• It was cold and he thrust his hands deeper inside the pockets of his coat.• Stuff the meat into the pocket of the pita bread.jacket/trouser etc pocket• She put her hand on her jacket pocket.• He took out a pad of paper from his jacket pocket.• He walked down to the lion house, hands deep in his jacket pockets.• He put his right hand in his jacket pocket and produced a bulky envelope.• He scrutinizes the pamphlets in his jacket pocket.• I touched my green card in my jacket pocket and felt the plastic protective cover between my fingers.• I had a clip of dollars - emergency cash - in my trouser pocket.• I placed the envelope in my jacket pocket and left him to join the corporal in the corridor.suit every pocket• And the vast range in prices according to cabin, ensures that there is something to suit every pocket.• The choice is wide with something to suit every pocket.

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pocket2 verb [transitive]  1  PUTto put something into your pocket 把…装入口袋[衣袋]中 Maggie locked the door and pocketed the keys. 玛吉锁上门，把钥匙放进口袋里。2  to steal money, especially money that you are responsible for 窃取，盗用，侵吞〔公款〕 One inspector had pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes. 一名视察员收受了高达50万美元的贿赂。3  to get a large amount of money, win a prize etc, especially in a way that seems very easy or slightly dishonest 捞取〔钱财〕；赢得〔奖金等〕 Johnston pocketed $2,500 in prize money. 约翰斯顿得到了2,500美元的奖金。4. DGSto hit a ball into a pocket in the game of pool, snooker or billiards 〔台球等〕击〔球〕落袋 SYN pot→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

pocket• Robbins admitted pocketing $5300 of the campaign money.• Last year the taxman pocketed 550 million from people who should not have been paying tax - or who paid too much.• His wife also pocketed a £20 million pay-off after 26 years of marriage.• Forbes is traveling the country at an impressive clip, spreading his flat-tax message and pocketing IOUs from Republican pols.• It's simple - we buy them for $5, sell them for $8, and pocket the difference.• The suicidal farmers can be set in stark contrast to the wealthy shareholders who pocket the difference.• When they were done, he made a show of locking up and pocketing the key.• Tom slipped off his rings and pocketed them.• Jack dumped about eight cigarettes out of his Rameses pack and pocketed them.pocket3 adjective [only before noun]  SMALLsmall enough to be carried in your pocket 可放在衣袋内的，袖珍的 a pocket dictionary 袖珍词典

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pocket• Students are allowed to take pocket calculators into their exams.• She took a pocket mirror out of her handbag and put on some lipstick.From Longman Business Dictionarypocketpock‧et1 /ˈpɒkɪtˈpɑːkɪt/ noun [countable]1journalism used to refer to the amount of money people have available to spendWe need to find a way to put more money in people’s pockets.a savings scheme to suit all pockets (=suitable however much money you have)a company with deep pockets (=a lot of money)2a small area or part of something where a situation is very different from other areas or partspocket ofCertain pockets of the aircraft market already have shown themselves to be vulnerable.3be out of pocket informal to have less money than you should have after an event such as a business dealAll expenses will be paid. You won’t be out of pocket.4put your hand in your pocket informal to give money to someone who needs it5line your pockets disapproving to earn a lot of money, especially by using unfair methodsBanks are lining their pockets by charging their customers sky-high interest rates.pocketpocket2 adjective pocket calculator/dictionary etc a calculator, dictionary etc that is small enough to carry in your pocketa pocket televisionpocketpocket3 verb [transitive] informal1to get money, especially in a slightly dishonest way or when you do not deserve itFor operating the network, Jefferies pockets about $60,000 a day.He sold her car for more than she asked for, and pocketed the difference (=kept the extra money for himself).2to steal money, especially money you are responsible forThe insurer had no record of the policy because the agent had pocketed the premiums.→ See Verb tableOrigin pocket1 (1400-1500) Old North French pokete, from poke “bag”

pock·et1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1pocket2 verbpocket3 adjectiveLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

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pock‧et¹ S2 W2 /ˈpɒkət, ˈpɒkɪt $ ˈpɑː-/ noun [countable]1.  IN CLOTHES a type of small bag in or on a coat, trousers etc that you can put money, keys etc in:
    Luke came in with his hands in his pockets.
    jacket/trouser etc pocket
    The keys are in my trouser pocket.
    pocket of
    the inside pocket of his jacket
    The policeman told me to turn out my pockets (=take everything out of them).
2.  MONEY the amount of money that you have to spend:
    There are eight hotels, with a price range to suit every pocket.
    from/out of/into your own pocket
    Dan had to pay for the repairs out of his own pocket.
    He was accused of diverting some of the firm’s money into his own pocket.
    The deepening recession has hit people’s pockets.
    For investors with deep pockets (=a lot of money), the Berlin property market is attractive.
3.  SMALL CONTAINER a small bag or piece of material fastened to something so that you can put things into it:
    Please read the air safety card in the pocket of the seat in front.
4.  SMALL AREA/AMOUNT a small area or amount of something that is different from what surrounds it
    pocket of
    In some parts, there are still pockets of violence and unrest.
    pockets of air inside the hull of the ship
5. be in sb’s pocket to be controlled or strongly influenced by someone in authority, and willing to do whatever they want:
    The judge was in the defense lawyer’s pocket.
6. have something in your pocket to be certain to win something such as a competition or an election:
    The Democrats had the election in their pocket.
7. out of pocket especially British English informal if you are out of pocket, you have less money than you should have, especially as a result of making a mistake or being unlucky:
    If he loses the deal, he’ll be badly out of pocket.
8. be/live in each other’s pockets British English informal if two people are in each other’s pockets, they are together too much
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   GAME .a small net on a pool, snooker, or billiard table, which you try to hit balls into ⇨ air pocket, ⇨ burn a hole in your pocket at burn¹(17), ⇨ line your own pockets at line²(4), ⇨ pick sb’s pocket at pick¹(14)
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ put something in your pocket I put the £5 note in my pocket.
   ▪ stuff/thrust something in your pocket (=put it there quickly and carelessly) He took off his cap and stuffed it in his pocket.
   ▪ take something out of/from your pocket Marcia took a pair of dark glasses out of her pocket.
   ▪ reach into your pocket (=put your hand into your pocket to find something) "Do you want a cigarette?" he asked, reaching into his pocket.
   ▪ search your pocket (=look for something in your pocket) I searched my pockets for my train ticket but it wasn't there.
   ▪ turn out/empty your pockets (=take everything out of your pockets in order to find something) His mother made him turn out his pockets.
   ▪ dig in your pocket (=put your hand in your pocket to find something) Boris dug in his pocket for his keys.
■ phrases
   ▪ with your hands in your pockets I saw him wandering along the beach with his hands in his pockets.
   ▪ somebody's pockets are bulging (=they are very full) Tony's pockets were bulging with loose change.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + pocket
   ▪ a back/front/side pocket He took a wad of money from his back pocket.
   ▪ a breast pocket (=on the chest) There was a silk handkerchief in his breast pocket.
   ▪ an inside pocket (=on the inside of a coat, jacket etc) Gregson pulled a photo from the inside pocket of his jacket.
   ▪ a jacket/trouser/shirt etc pocket She slipped the map into her jacket pocket.

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pocket² verb [transitive]
1. to put something into your pocket:
    Maggie locked the door and pocketed the keys.
2. to steal money, especially money that you are responsible for:
    One inspector had pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes.
3. to get a large amount of money, win a prize etc, especially in a way that seems very easy or slightly dishonest:
    Johnston pocketed $2,500 in prize money.
4. to hit a ball into a pocket in the game of pool, snooker or billiards
   SYN  pot

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pocket³ adjective [only before noun]
small enough to be carried in your pocket:
    a pocket dictionary