coiled

• 形容某物呈一圈圈缠绕或螺旋状，常暗示收紧、蓄势待发或随时准备弹动。

Describes something that is arranged in a series of circles or spirals, often ready to spring or move.

1. Wound into loopsB1formal

   Arranged in a series of circles or spirals; wound around something.

   盘绕的

   • The snake lay coiled on the warm rock.
   • A coiled rope hung from the hook in the garage.
   • Her hair was coiled into an elegant bun.

   同义词curledhelicalspiraltwistedwoundwrapped

   反义词extendedflatstraightstretcheduncoileduncurled

2. Tensed and readyB2informal

   In a state of being tightly wound or tensed, often in preparation for action.

   紧绷待发

   • The athlete stood coiled at the starting line.
   • He was coiled like a spring, ready to jump.
   • The cat was coiled in the corner, waiting to pounce.

   同义词poisedprimedtauttensed

   反义词looserelaxed

• 动词，指把某物缠绕、卷成一系列圈或螺旋形，也指将线、绳等绕成团或环。

A verb used to describe the action of winding or twisting something into a series of loops or a spiral shape.

1. Wind in a spiralB1formal

   To wind or move in a spiral or circular course.

   盘绕

   • The snake coiled around the branch.
   • Smoke coiled upward from the chimney.
   • The road coiled through the mountains.

   同义词curlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwind

   反义词straightenuncoilunwind

2. Make without a potter's wheelB2formal

   To shape clay into a pot or vessel by building up coils of clay, without using a potter's wheel.

   泥条盘筑法

   • She learned to coil clay pots by hand.
   • The artisan coiled the clay to form a vase.
   • Ancient cultures often coiled their pottery.

3. Wind around somethingB1formal

   To wind something around an object in loops or coils.

   缠绕

   • He coiled the rope around the post.
   • She coiled the wire neatly for storage.
   • The hose was coiled around the garden faucet.

   同义词curlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwindwrap

   反义词straightenuncoilunwind