chink /tʃɪŋk/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A chink in a surface is a very narrow crack or opening in it. 裂缝

  例：

  ...a chink in the wall.

  …墙上的一道裂缝。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A chink of light is a small patch of light that shines through a small opening in something. 一线(从缝隙间射入的光)

  例：

  I noticed a chink of light at the end of the corridor.

  我注意到走廊的尽头有一线光亮。

• 3. 

  V to make or cause to make a light ringing sound, as by the striking of glasses or coins (玻璃或硬币撞击时)发出叮当声