引线 (yǐn xiàn) — fuse (for explosives); lead wire (in electronics); go-between, middleman (figurative)
Definition
Literally 'lead/pull line': a fuse that carries fire to explosives, or an electrical lead wire. Figuratively, the person who quietly connects or brokers a deal.
noun
fuse (for explosives)lead wire (in electronics)go-betweenmiddleman (figurative)
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 引线，。Diǎn rán yǐn xiàn yǐ hòu, yào mǎ shàng yuǎn lí.After lighting the fuse, you must move away immediately.
- 引线。Zhè gēn yǐn xiàn lián jiē le chuán gǎn qì hé diàn yuán.This lead wire connects the sensor to the power source.
- 引线。Tā zài nà bǐ jiāo yì lǐ chōng dāng le yǐn xiàn.He acted as the go-between in that deal.
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