柯林斯詞典pen /p?n/ (penning,penned,pens) 1. N-COUNT A pen is a long thin object which you use to write in ink. 鋼筆2. V-T If someone pens a letter, article, or book, they write it. 撰寫[正式] I really intended to pen this letter to you early this morning. 我本來真的打算今天一大早就給你撰寫這封信的。3. N-COUNT A pen is a small area with a fence around it in which farm animals are kept for a short time. (臨時(shí)圈養(yǎng)牲畜的) 圈 ...a holding pen for sheep. …一個(gè)羊群候宰圈。4. V-T If people or animals are penned somewhere or are penned up, they are forced to remain in a very small area. 關(guān) (人或動(dòng)物)[usu passive] The cattle were penned for the night. 這頭牛晚上被關(guān)了起來。 The animals were penned up in cages. 這些動(dòng)物被關(guān)在籠子裡了。5. N a female swan 母天鵞6. N penitentiary的縮寫[美國英語] [非正式] →short for penitentiary 返回 pen劍橋詞典 pen noun [C] (FOR WRITING) a long , thin object used for writing or drawing with ink （用墨水的）筆 a fountain /ballpoint /felt-tip pen 自來水／圓珠／氈頭筆 Don't write in pen (= using a pen), or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make. 不要用鋼筆寫，否則寫錯(cuò)就擦不掉了。 例句 She rummaged through all the drawers , looking for a pen.My pen seems to be running out of ink - I need a refill .She sat , pen in hand , searching for the right words.I love my new pen - it just glides over the paper .She keeps a supply of pens and pencils in a container by the phone . pen noun [C] (ENCLOSED SPACE) a small area surrounded by a fence , especially one in which animals are kept （尤指飼養(yǎng)動(dòng)物的）圈，欄 a sheep /pig pen 羊／豬圈 也見playpen US slang for penitentiary （俚語）監(jiān)獄 He served nine years in the state pen. 他在州立監(jiān)獄服刑9年。 習(xí)語the pen is mightier than the sword put/set pen to paper 返回 pen