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词汇 roach motel
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Definition of roach motel in English:

roach motel

noun ˌrəʊtʃ məʊˈtɛl
US
  • 1A type of cockroach trap. [A trademark in the United States.]

  • 2Figurative. A place, situation, etc., from which it may be difficult or impossible to be extricated.

  • 3Informal. An extremely dirty or run-down motel or other building.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The Official Gazette. From roach + motel.

Definition of roach motel in US English:

roach motel

nounˌrəʊtʃ məʊˈtɛl
US
  • 1A type of cockroach trap. [A trademark in the United States.]

  • 2Figurative. A place, situation, etc., from which it may be difficult or impossible to be extricated.

  • 3Informal. An extremely dirty or run-down motel or other building.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The Official Gazette. From roach + motel.

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