loom

• 一种用于纺织工业的机器，用来把纱线或线交织成织物。

A machine used in the textile industry for weaving yarn or thread into fabric.

1. Weaving machineB1formal

   A machine or device used for weaving thread or yarn into fabric.

   织机

   • The weaver operated the loom skillfully.
   • Traditional hand looms are still used in some villages.
   • The factory installed new looms to increase production.

• 动词，用于描述某物以模糊、常带有威胁性或庞大的形态出现，尤指在远处显现；也指事件或问题似乎不可避免、即将逼近。

A verb used to describe something that appears as a vague, often threatening or large shape, especially in the distance, or to refer to an event or problem that seems imminent and unavoidable.

1. Appear as a vague, often threatening shapeB2formal

   To come into view indistinctly, often in a way that seems ominous or menacing.

   隐约显现

   • A dark figure loomed out of the fog.
   • The mountain loomed before them as they approached.
   • Storm clouds loomed on the horizon.

   同义词appearemergeimpendmaterializerisetake shapetower

2. Appear large or imposingB2formal

   To appear very large or to occupy a commanding position, often dominating the surroundings.

   巍然耸立

   • The skyscraper loomed over the small town.
   • His tall figure loomed in the doorway.
   • The castle loomed above the valley.

   同义词bulkdominatehulkoverhangoverlookrisetower

3. Hang over as a threatB2formal

   To hang over something in a threatening, dark, or menacing way; to be imminent and cause worry.

   逼近的威胁

   • The threat of layoffs loomed over the company.
   • A sense of dread loomed over the community.
   • The deadline loomed, causing everyone to work faster.

   同义词brewhoverimpendmenaceoverhangthreaten

4. Weave on a loomC1formal

   To weave thread or yarn into cloth using a loom.

   在织机上织布

   • She loomed the wool into a beautiful tapestry.
   • The artisan loomed fabric for traditional garments.
   • They loomed the threads together to create a sturdy cloth.

   同义词weave