How do you use "pocket" in a sentence?

He put his hands in his pockets and walked away. I'm a bit out of pocket after paying for the repairs. There are pockets of resistance to the new policy.

pocket

Q: What does "pocket" mean?

A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying items A pocket is a small pouch-like compartment in clothing used to carry small personal items. The word is also used figuratively to mean a small isolated area or group, or as an adjective meaning small enough to fit in a pocket. Common expressions include 'out of pocket' (having paid personally) and 'in someone's pocket' (under their control).

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Meaning: A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying items

口袋，衣袋，小区域

bolsillo, bolsa pequeña

ポケット、小さなかばん、孤立した地域

물건을 넣기 위해 옷에 달린 작은 주머니

A pocket is a small pouch-like compartment in clothing used to carry small personal items. The word is also used figuratively to mean a small isolated area or group, or as an adjective meaning small enough to fit in a pocket. Common expressions include 'out of pocket' (having paid personally) and 'in someone's pocket' (under their control).

pocket是缝在衣服里的小袋状隔间，用于携带小型个人物品。这个词也比喻性地表示小的孤立区域或群体，或作为形容词表示小到可以放进口袋。常见表达包括'out of pocket'（自掏腰包）和'in someone's pocket'（受某人控制）。

Un pocket es un compartimento pequeño en la ropa usado para llevar objetos personales pequeños. La palabra también se usa figurativamente para significar un área o grupo pequeño y aislado, o como adjetivo que significa lo suficientemente pequeño para caber en un bolsillo.

pocketは衣服に縫い付けられた小さなポーチのような区画で、小さな私物を入れるのに使います。この言葉は比喩的に小さな孤立した地域やグループを意味したり、ポケットに入るほど小さいという形容詞としても使われます。

포켓은 작은 개인 물품을 넣기 위한 옷에 달린 주머니 모양의 칸입니다. 비유적으로 작은 고립된 지역이나 집단을 의미하기도 하고, 주머니에 들어갈 정도로 작다는 뜻의 형용사로도 쓰입니다. 흔한 표현으로 'out of pocket'(자비로 지불한)과 'in someone's pocket'(누군가의 지배 아래)이 있습니다.

Examples

He put his hands in his pockets and walked away.
他把手插进口袋走开了。
Él puso las manos en los bolsillos y se fue.
彼はポケットに手を入れて立ち去りました。
그는 주머니에 손을 넣고 걸어갔습니다.
I'm a bit out of pocket after paying for the repairs.
付了修理费后我有点自掏腰包了。
Estoy un poco corto de dinero después de pagar las reparaciones.
修理代を払った後、少し持ち出しになりました。
수리비를 지불한 후 약간 손해를 봤습니다.
There are pockets of resistance to the new policy.
对新政策存在一些零星的抵抗。
Hay focos de resistencia a la nueva política.
新しい政策に対する抵抗の拠点がいくつかあります。
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Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Anglo-Norman 'pokete', diminutive of 'poke' (bag, pouch), from Frankish 'pokka'. Originally meant a small bag sewn into clothing. The adjective sense of 'small-scale' (as in 'pocket edition') appeared in the 17th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal