deck /dek/► SEE ALLclear the deck(s)all hands on deckhit the deck●clear the ˈdeck(s)get ready for some activity by first dealing with anything not essential to it清除障碍准备行动◆We had been doing some painting in the dining room, so we had to spend some time clearing the decks before our visitors came round in the evening.我们一直在粉刷饭厅，所以在晚上客人到来之前要收拾一下。●all ˌhands on ˈdeck ( all ˌhands to the ˈpump) (saying, humorous) everyone helps or must help, especially in an emergency（尤指紧急状况下）同舟共济，齐心协力◆There are 10 staff off sick this week, so it’s all hands on deck.本周有 10 名员工病倒了，所以大家得齐心协力。◆When the kitchen staff became ill, it was all hands to the pump and even the manager did some cooking.烧饭的师傅们病了，所有人都来帮忙，连经理都来帮厨了。NOTE On a ship, a hand is a sailor.在船上，hand 指水手。●hit the ˈdeck (informal) 1.fall to the ground suddenly摔倒在地；躺倒在地◆When we heard the shooting we hit the deck.听见枪声，我们卧倒在地。◆The champion landed another heavy punch and the challenger hit the deck for the third time.那位冠军又是重重的一击，挑战者第三次摔倒在地上。2. (NAmE) get out of bed起床◆Come on! It’s time to hit the deck.快点，该起床了！