n.[C]

1. 纽孔，扣眼
   This buttonhole is torn.

   纽孔扯裂了。

2. 【英】【口】别在纽孔（或西装翻领）上的花

vt.

1. 在……上开纽孔
2. 锁（扣眼）
3. 强留（人）谈（或听）
   She buttonholed me in the corridor and asked me about my plans.

   她在走廊里把我拉住，询问了我的计划。

n.

1. a slit made in a garment to receive a button for fastening.
2. Brit. a flower or spray worn in a lapel buttonhole.

v.

1. informal accost and detain (a reluctant person) in conversation.
2. make buttonholes in.