peg
peg — abbreviation
1. a short form of 'polyethylene glycol,' a synthetic substance used in medicines,
a short form of 'polyethylene glycol,' a synthetic substance used in medicines, skin products, and industrial materials
The doctor prescribed a solution containing PEG to prepare the patient for the colonoscopy.
Many skin creams list PEG compounds among their ingredients because they help the skin absorb moisture.
The lab technician measured out fifty millilitres of PEG for the chemical reaction.
PEG is used in the production of some laxatives and industrial lubricants.
文法句型
PEG + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
When written in all capital letters, PEG is always the abbreviation for polyethylene glycol. Do not confuse it with the common noun 'peg.'
常見錯誤
peg — adjective
- pegpositive
- peggercomparative
- peggestsuperlative
1. describes trousers or pants that are wide around the hips and thighs and become
describes trousers or pants that are wide around the hips and thighs and become narrower toward the bottom of each leg
Deepak bought a pair of navy peg trousers for the job interview.
Peg-leg jeans came back into fashion among young people last summer.
peg trousers / peg-leg jeans = wide at top, narrow at bottom
The tailor suggested a peg cut to balance the customer's broad shoulders.
Viktor prefers peg-style pants because they fit closely around his ankles.
- flared
wider at the bottom rather than narrower
文法句型
peg + noun (trousers, pants)
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively before a noun describing clothing. It is most common in British English; American English prefers 'tapered.'
peg — noun
- pegsingular
- pegsplural
1. an object fastened to a wall or other flat area, shaped like a small bar or pin,
an object fastened to a wall or other flat area, shaped like a small bar or pin, where you can hang things such as coats, hats, or towels
Aiko hung her coat on the peg by the front door.
There are four wooden pegs on the bathroom wall for hanging towels.
The old peg came loose when Meg tried to hang her school bag on it.
Dad put a row of pegs in the hallway for the children's jackets.
A single metal peg stuck out from the wall above the washbasin.
文法句型
peg + for + noun
on + a/the peg
用法筆記
In British English this is also called a 'coat peg' or 'hat peg.' In the US a similar object is often called a 'hook.'
常見錯誤
2. a short pointed object made from metal, wood, or plastic that keeps items fixed
a short pointed object made from metal, wood, or plastic that keeps items fixed in position, for instance a spike that holds a tent to the ground or a clip that secures laundry on a line
Amir pushed the tent pegs into the ground with a small hammer.
The wind blew the sheet off the line because the wooden pegs were not gripping well.
We need at least six more metal pegs to keep the tent secure on this rocky ground.
Miriam clipped the wet shirts to the line with plastic pegs and hoped the rain would hold off.
The old wooden peg snapped when Kenji tried to push it into the hard soil.
- clothespin
American English term for the same object used on a washing line
- stake
longer and larger than a peg, used for marking boundaries or supporting plants
- spike
more pointed and usually made of metal
文法句型
tent peg
clothes peg
peg + in + noun
用法筆記
In British English 'clothes peg' is the common term for what American English calls a 'clothespin.' 'Tent peg' is universal. Distinguish this sense from sense 1 (HANGING HOOK): sense 1 describes a peg that projects from a wall or vertical surface where you simply place an object for hanging. By contrast, this sense describes a peg that you actively drive, push, or clip into or around something to hold it firmly in place — for instance, hammering a tent peg into the ground, or clipping a clothes peg onto a washing line. The action is piercing or clamping, not placing onto a protrusion.
常見錯誤
3. a small turning handle on the top of a guitar, violin, or similar instrument, us
a small turning handle on the top of a guitar, violin, or similar instrument, used to adjust how tight each string is so that the pitch comes out correctly
Lucia turned the tuning peg on her guitar until the sound matched the note she needed.
The violin's G string kept slipping out of tune because the peg was too loose.
If you turn the peg too quickly, the string may snap and hit your hand.
Chen asked his music teacher to show him how to adjust the tuning pegs on the cello.
Each string on the ukulele has its own wooden peg for fine-tuning the pitch.
- tuning key
more common for guitars; operates with a mechanical gear
- tuner
can refer to the combined peg and gear mechanism on modern instruments
文法句型
tuning peg
peg + of + instrument
turn + the peg
用法筆記
On a guitar, the tuning pegs are also called 'tuning keys' or 'tuners.' On orchestral string instruments such as violins and cellos they are usually called 'tuning pegs' to distinguish them from the fine tuners on the tailpiece.
4. a fact, event, or idea used as a reason or excuse for talking about something fu
a fact, event, or idea used as a reason or excuse for talking about something further, especially in a discussion or news story
The journalist used the mayor's speech as a peg for a broader article on city planning.
The teacher found a peg in the textbook chapter to start a discussion about climate change.
Tara's question about the budget gave the committee a convenient peg to raise their own concerns.
The anniversary of the law provided a good peg for the newspaper to review its impact on the community.
- hook
similar metaphor of using one thing to attach another; slightly more informal
- springboard
suggests a more active launching into something new
- pretext
more negative; implies the reason is not the real one
文法句型
a peg + for + noun/gerund
a peg + on which + clause
用法筆記
This sense often appears with 'as' or 'for': 'use something as a peg for...' The image is of hanging a larger discussion onto a small news item or fact.
常見錯誤
5. a quick, low throw of the ball in baseball, typically made by an infielder to pu
a quick, low throw of the ball in baseball, typically made by an infielder to put out a runner heading toward a base
The shortstop made a strong peg to first base and got the batter out.
Noam's peg from third base reached the catcher's mitt in less than two seconds.
The coach yelled at the fielder to make a lower peg to prevent the run.
A quick peg to second base caught the runner trying to steal.
文法句型
make a peg
a peg + to + base
用法筆記
This sense is specific to baseball and is most common in American English. The verb form is more frequent; the noun form is used by players and commentators.
6. an established level where a price, currency, wage, or other value is held stead
an established level where a price, currency, wage, or other value is held steady by official rules or agreement
The Chinese yuan operated under a peg to the US dollar for many years.
The finance minister announced a new peg for the price of petrol to protect consumers.
When a currency's peg breaks, its value can rise or fall very quickly on world markets.
The government's decision to remove the price peg led to a sudden increase in food costs.
- float
when a currency's value is allowed to change freely
- deregulation
removing fixed price controls
文法句型
a peg + for + noun
用法筆記
In economics, a 'peg' is a specific mechanism, not just any stability. It implies a deliberate policy decision to lock a value. The verb form (peg) is more common in everyday financial news.
peg — verb
- pegpresent simple I / you / we / they
- pegs3rd person singular
- pegging-ing form
- peggedpast simple
1. to fix or hold something in place by using a peg or pegs, for example putting up
to fix or hold something in place by using a peg or pegs, for example putting up a tent, attaching laundry to a line, or securing a covering over an object
Tom pegged the tent firmly to the ground before the storm arrived.
Minh pegged the wet towels onto the clothesline in the garden.
The workers pegged the heavy canvas cover over the wooden frame to keep it from blowing away.
Maeve pegged the groundsheet over the grass before setting up the tent.
Ama pegged the net down so the wind would not lift it off the ground.
- unpeg
remove pegs from something; the direct opposite action
文法句型
peg + noun + down/up/onto + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense often pairs with a particle such as 'down,' 'up,' or 'onto' to specify where or how the object is secured. The past form 'pegged' is regular.
常見錯誤
2. to fix a price, wage, or exchange rate by rule so that it stays at a chosen valu
to fix a price, wage, or exchange rate by rule so that it stays at a chosen value and does not move freely on the market
The government pegged the price of bread at a level that most families could still afford.
Several small countries have pegged their currency to the US dollar for economic stability.
The company pegged annual wage increases to the rate of inflation.
Rents in the new housing block were pegged at a level that nurses and teachers could pay.
The central bank decided to peg the exchange rate at thirty pesos to the dollar.
- float
let a currency's value change freely on the market
- deregulate
remove controls and allow market forces to set prices
文法句型
peg + noun + at + amount
peg + noun + to + noun
用法筆記
This sense is frequently used in the passive voice ('is pegged at,' 'was pegged to'). The subject is typically a government, central bank, or large organisation that has the authority to fix the value.
常見錯誤
3. in baseball, to send the ball low and hard toward a base, usually with the aim o
in baseball, to send the ball low and hard toward a base, usually with the aim of getting a runner out
The shortstop pegged the ball to first base just in time.
Nadia pegged the ball hard and low from the outfield to the catcher.
The catcher pegged the ball to second base to stop the runner from stealing.
Diego pegged the ball directly into the third baseman's glove and the crowd cheered.
With one quick motion, Beth pegged the ball to home plate and blocked the score.
文法句型
peg + noun (the ball) + to + base/person
peg + noun + adverb
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively in baseball contexts. The object is always the ball, and the destination is a base or a player. Do not use it for general throwing such as tossing a ball for fun.