napkin

名词 napkin:

1. a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
   同义词：table napkin, serviette
2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
   同义词：diaper, nappy

1. He is a lazy devil and keeps his talent in a napkin, with his ability and a little energy he could set the Thames on fire.
   他是一个懒鬼，把天资埋没了。只要发挥出他的才干，再加上一点干劲，他可以干出一番惊天动地的大事来。
2. He has much learning, but he hides it in a napkin.
   他学识渊博，可是并没有把它发挥出来。

nap.kin

n.（名词）
A piece of cloth or absorbent paper used at table to protect the clothes or wipe the lips and fingers.
餐巾：用于铺在桌上保护衣服或用来擦嘴和手指的一块布或吸水纸
A cloth or towel.
一块布或毛巾
A sanitary napkin.
卫生棉，卫生巾
Chiefly British A diaper.
【多用于英国】 菱形织物

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
Old French nape, nappe [tablecloth] * see nappe
古法语 nape, nappe [桌布] *参见 nappe
-kin [-kin]
-kin [-kin后缀]