rug

1. N-COUNT A rug is a piece of thick material that you put on a floor. It is like a carpet but covers a smaller area. 小地毯

A Persian rug covered the hardwood floors. 一张波斯小地毯铺在了那硬木地板上。

2. N-COUNT A rug is a small blanket which you use to cover your shoulders or your knees to keep them warm. (盖在肩上或膝上的) 小毛毯[英国英语]

The old lady was seated in her chair at the window, a rug over her knees. 这位老妇人坐在靠窗的椅子上，膝上盖着一块小毛毯。

3. PHRASE If someone pulls the rug from under a person or thing or pulls the rug from under someone's feet, they stop giving their help or support. 不再帮助或支持某人

If the banks opt to pull the rug from under the ill-fated project, it will go into liquidation. 如果这些银行选择不再支持那项倒霉的工程，它就将破产。

4. to sweep something under the rug→see sweep