leaking

leak[ li:kiŋ ]

• n.
  • an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

    "one of the tires developed a leak"

  • soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
  • a euphemism for urination

    "he had to take a leak"

    同义词：wettingmaking waterpassing water

  • the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container

    "he had to clean up the leak"

    同义词：escapeleakageoutflow

  • unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

    同义词：news leak

• v.
  • tell anonymously

    "The news were leaked to the paper"

  • be leaked

    "The news leaked out despite his secrecy"

    同义词：leak out

  • enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

    "Water leaked out of the can into the backpack"; "Gas leaked into the basement"

  • have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

    "The container leaked gasoline"; "the roof leaks badly"