rope

🇬🇧 UK/rәup/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

n.

A thick, strong cord made of twisted strands of fiber, wire, or other material

绳，索，粗绳

v.

To tie or bind with a rope; to throw a rope or lasso around something

用绳捆绑；用套索套住

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

ropeother

=rope

Common Collocations

1.jump rope跳绳
2.tug of war rope拔河绳
3.rope ladder绳梯
4.learn the ropes熟悉门道／摸清套路

Example Sentences

1.
The climbers secured themselves with a strong rope before ascending the cliff.
2.
She tied the boxes together with a length of rope to keep them from falling.
3.
Learning the ropes of a new job can take several weeks.

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