gab /ɡæb/

• 1. 

  V to talk excessively or idly, esp about trivial matters; gossip; chatter 闲聊

• 2. 

  PHRASE If someone has the gift of gab, they are able to speak easily and confidently, and to persuade people. 口才 [表赞许]

  例：

  I have the gift of gab, so I'd make a good salesperson.

  我有口才，所以我可以成为一个优秀的销售人员。

• 3. 

  N a hook or open notch in a rod or lever that drops over the spindle of a valve to form a temporary connection for operating the valve (操纵阀上起临时连接作用的)钩或V形开口槽