noose

• 指用绳索或绳子打成滑动结形成的环圈，拉紧时会收紧；历史上也用作捕捉鸟类或小型哺乳动物的套索。

A noun referring to a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot, which binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled, historically also used as a trap for birds or small mammals.

1. Slipknot loopB2formal

   A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot that tightens as the rope is pulled.

   活结套

   • The sailor tied a noose to secure the boat to the dock.
   • He carefully formed a noose at the end of the rope.
   • The noose tightened around the post as he pulled.

   同义词slipknot

2. Trap for animalsB2formal

   A trap for birds or small mammals, often featuring a slip noose that catches the animal.

   圈套

   • The hunter set a noose to catch rabbits in the forest.
   • A small bird was caught in the noose left by the trapper.
   • The noose was designed to capture animals without harming them.

   同义词ginsnare

• 动词，指用套索捕捉或套住，或将某物打成环套；常用于捕猎或绞刑的语境。

A verb meaning to catch or secure with a loop, or to form into a loop, often used in the context of trapping or execution.

1. Form a loopB2formal

   To create a loop in a rope or cord, typically with a slipknot.

   打绳套

   • He carefully noosed the rope around the post.
   • She noosed the cord to create a simple trap.
   • The sailor noosed the line to secure the boat.

   同义词loop

2. Secure with a loopB2formal

   To fasten or catch something using a looped rope or cord.

   用套索系住

   • They noosed the package to the saddle.
   • The climber noosed himself to the anchor point.
   • He noosed the bundle tightly before lifting it.

   同义词ensnareentraplassoloopsnaretie