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 Englishropeother
=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.