(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
Verb:
cut with a hob
造句
用作名詞(n.)
He turned from the tray, lifted the kettle off the hob and set it sideways on the fire. 他把視線從托盤移開，取下爐架上的開水壺，將它側著坐在爐火上。
It is a daily routine for millions of Italians - the morning cup of espresso brewed on the kitchen hob or swiftly in a cafe on the way to work. 每天早上在廚房的開水架上煮一杯濃咖啡或者在上班的路上鉆進咖啡館匆匆喝上一杯，這已經成為許許多多意大利人每天的例行公事。