mothball
n
1 small ball made of a strong-smelling substance, used for keeping moths away from stored clothes 卫生球; 樟脑丸.
2 (idm 习语) in `mothballs stored and not used for a long time 封存不用
old aircraft kept in mothballs 封存的旧飞机.
🗣️ 情景例句
I wonder if you and your husband can join us.
不知道你和你丈夫能不能赏光?
Sorry, can I see her before Friday?
对不起,我能周五之前见她吗?
It was only possible for the Ombudsman to find this out by sending one of his representatives to check the facts.