rope

• 指由纤维、金属丝或其他材料扭绞而成的粗而结实的绳索或索具，用于牵引、捆绑或固定；也可泛指细绳、缆绳等类似物品。

A noun referring to a strong, thick string or cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for pulling, tying, or fastening.

1. A1formal

   A strong, thick string or cord made by twisting fibers together, used for pulling, tying, or climbing.

   绳子

   • He tied the boat to the dock with a rope.
   • The climber used a rope to ascend the cliff.
   • She coiled the rope neatly after using it.

   同义词cablecordhawserlinestrandtether

2. A collection of thingsB2informal

   A number of similar things strung together or occurring in a series.

   一串

   • A rope of pearls hung around her neck.
   • The magician pulled a rope of colorful scarves from his sleeve.
   • They formed a rope of people to pull the heavy cart.

   同义词chainrowsequenceseriesstringsuccessiontrain

• 动词，指用绳子捆绑、系住或固定某物，也指用绳子捕捉，或劝说、引诱某人参与某项活动。

A verb meaning to catch, tie, or secure something with a rope, or to persuade someone to join an activity.

1. Tie or secure with ropeB1formal

   To fasten, bind, or secure something using a rope.

   用绳子捆

   • They roped the boat to the dock.
   • He roped the luggage onto the roof of the car.
   • The climbers roped themselves together for safety.

   同义词bindcablefastenlashsecurestraptethertie

   反义词loosereleaseunbindunfastenuntie

2. Persuade or involveB2informal

   To persuade someone to take part in an activity, often reluctantly.

   拉入伙

   • She roped me into helping with the charity event.
   • He was roped into organizing the office party.
   • They tried to rope him into their scheme.

   同义词co-optdrag inenlistinduceinveigleinvolvepersuadepress gangrecruittalk into

短语动词变体rope downrope inrope offrope up