putty

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put·ty /ˈpʌti/ noun [uncountable]  1. TBCa soft whitish substance that becomes hard when it dries and that is used to fix glass into window frames 油灰，腻子2. be putty in somebody’s hands USE A PERSONto be easily controlled or influenced by someone 易受某人摆布，易受某人影响

Examples from the Corpus

putty• Use solvent and a putty knife or large screwdriver.• The delicate glasses had felt thick and awkward in her hands, soft as putty but covered in cutting edges.• Inside is a white brick of plastic explosive, which was kind of like putty.• Make sure the frame is dry, and prime bare wood before applying new putty.• I stretched out a hand, and she was putty - the licking, wagging kind.Origin putty (1600-1700) French potée “potful, putty”, from pot “pot”

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putty
put‧ty /ˈpʌti/ noun [uncountable]1. a soft whitish substance that becomes hard when it dries and that is used to fix glass into window frames
2. be putty in sb’s hands to be easily controlled or influenced by someone

puttyBrE /ˈpʌti/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpʌti/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] a soft sticky substance that becomes hard when it is dry and that is used for fixing glass into window frames （窗用）油灰●(like) putty in sb's ˈhandseasily controlled or influenced by another person （像）某人手中的面团；任某人摆布；易受某人的影响◆She'll persuade him. He's like putty in her hands. 她会说服他的。他就像她手里的面团一样。🔊🔊