eyelet/ˈaɪlɪt; `aɪlɪt/ n[C]small hole in cloth, in a sail, etc for a rope, etc to go through; metal ring round such a hole, to strengthen it （布、 帆等上穿绳等用的）孔眼; （镶孔眼的）金属环.
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