n.

1. 软管；水龙带[C]
   There are plenty of fire hoses in the building.

   这幢建筑物中有许多消防软管。

2. 长统袜；短统袜[M][J]
3. （旧时）男性穿的紧身裤；齐膝短裤[U]

vt.

1. 用软管淋浇（或冲洗）[（+down）]
   The gardener is hosing the garden.

   园丁正在用软管输水浇花园。

2. 【美】【俚】痛打；打败

n.

1. a flexible tube conveying water, used chiefly for watering plants and in firefighting.
2. [treated as pl.] stockings, socks, and tights.
   ▸historical breeches.

v.