rope
[rəʊp]
n
a fairly thick cord made of twisted and intertwined hemp or other fibres or of wire or other strong material.(as modifier)
a row of objects fastened or united to form a line
a rope of onions
a quantity of material twisted or wound in the form of a cord
anything in the form of a filament or strand, esp something viscous or glutinous
a rope of slime
vb
to bind or fasten with or as if with a rope
to enclose or divide by means of a rope
to become extended in a long filament or thread
to tie (climbers) together with a rope
See rope in
- 习惯用语
- the rope a rope, noose, or halter used for hanging.death by hanging, strangling, etc
- give someone enough rope to hang himself to allow someone to accomplish his own downfall by his own foolish acts
- know the ropes to have a thorough understanding of a particular sphere of activity.to be experienced in the ways of the world
- on the ropes driven against the ropes enclosing the ring by an opponent's attack.in a defenceless or hopeless position
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