chink

n C

1. 裂缝，裂口

• The chinks in the cabin let in wind and snow. 风雪从小木屋裂缝中进来。

2. 弱点；漏洞

• a chink in sb.'s armour 某人的薄弱环节

• a tiny chink in his argument 他论证中的一个小小的疏漏

3. (通过裂缝的)一缕光

• a chink of light showing under the door 从门底下透出来的一缕灯光