a narrow opening in something, especially one that lets light through （尤指光线可进入的）裂口，缝隙，裂缝 a chink in the curtains 窗帘上的缝隙
- chink of light
a small area of light shining through a narrow opening 一缕，一束，一线（从缝隙间射入的光） I noticed a chink of light under the door. 我注意到门底缝隙有一道光。
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the light ringing sound that is made when glass objects or coins touch （玻璃物品或硬币的）轻微碰撞声，叮当声 the chink of glasses 玻璃杯相碰的叮当声
Word Originnoun senses 1 to 2 mid 16th cent.: related to chine ‘a deep narrow ravine’. noun sense 3 late 16th cent.: imitative.
Idioms
a chink in somebody’s armour
a weak point in somebody’s argument, character, etc., that can be used in an attack （论点、性格等易受攻击的）弱点，缺陷，薄弱环节