sock
/sɔk; sɑk/ n
1 short stocking (usu of wool, nylon or cotton) covering the ankle and lower part of the leg, usu well below the knee 短袜
a pair of socks 一双短袜.
2 (idm 习语) pull one's `socks up (Brit infml 口) (make an effort to) improve one's performance （努力）改进自己的表现或成绩
His teachers told him to pull his socks up, or he'd undoubtedly fail his exam. 老师要他加把劲儿, 不然考试准不及格. put a `sock in it (dated Brit infml 旧, 口) be quiet; stop talking or making a noise 安静下来; 不再讲话; 不再弄出响声
Can't you put a sock in it? I'm trying to work. 别出声了好不好? 我要工作呢.
sock / sɔk; sɑk/ n (infml 口) strong blow, esp one given with the fist 重击（尤指用拳）
Give him a sock on the jaw! 给他下巴上来一拳! sock, v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
(infml 口) give (sb) such a blow 狠揍（某人）（尤指用拳）
Sock him on the jaw! 揍他的下巴!
2 (idm 习语) sock it to sb (dated infml 旧, 口) attack sb forcefully; express oneself forcefully 猛力攻击某人; 有力地表达意见
The speaker really socked it to them! 发言的人给他们个迎头痛击!