A thick, stout cord made of several strands of hemp, cotton, flax, etc., twisted together. 绳;索;缆。 A collection of things braided or twined together in a line or string. 一串...。 Any glutinous or slimy thread formed in a liquid. (液体中之)丝线状胶质。 Death by hanging. [the ~] 绞刑;缢死。 a rope of sand 沙绳(比喻脆弱的结合);无结果的事。 be at [come to] the end of one's rope 精疲力尽;束手无策。 give (sb) enough rope (to hang himself) 放任(某人)去为非作歹[待其自取灭亡]。 give (sb) rope 【口】让(某人)自由去做...。 know the ropes 【口】通晓事理;练达;懂得诀窍。 on the high ropes 【口】得意扬扬;傲慢;生气。 on the rope (登山家)用绳索将身体系住。 on the ropes (a)(在拳击中)被逼向绳圈。(b)【俚】潦倒不堪;穷途末路。 put (sb) up to the ropes 教(某人)方法[诀窍]。 To fasten, bind, or tie with a rope. 束;捆;缚。 To divide or enclose, as with a rope. (以绳)划界或圈围。 Cowboys are expected to be able to rope cattle. 牛仔理应能以绳索套住牛。 To be drawn out into a filament of thread; become ropy. 抽长成丝状;成绳索状。 rope yarn (a)制绳的股线(松燃的麻等)。(b)区区小事。 |