1. one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
2. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
同義詞:brake shoe, shoe
3. an unexpected slide
同義詞:slip, sideslip
動詞skid:
1. slide without control
2. elevate onto skids
3. apply a brake or skid to
4. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
同義詞:slip, slue, slew, slide
- 習慣用語
- hit the skids [美俚]走下坡路, 打敗仗; 倒霉
- on the skids [美俚]快要失敗; 快要被解僱; 正在衰落
- put the skids under [to] sb. [美俚]使失敗, 使走下坡路, 擺脫