twine

• 名词，指由棉花、黄麻或合成纤维等多股纤维捻合而成的细绳或结实的线。

A noun referring to a lightweight cord or strong thread made by twisting together strands of material such as cotton, jute, or synthetic fibers.

1. Lightweight cordB1formal

   A thin, strong string or cord made by twisting strands together.

   细绳

   • She tied the package with a piece of twine.
   • The gardener used twine to support the tomato plants.
   • He cut a length of twine to hang the picture.

   同义词cordlinestringthreadyarn

• 动词，表示将某物缠绕、捻合或盘绕在一起，也指以弯曲或缠绕的方式移动。

A verb used to indicate the act of twisting or winding something together, or to move in a winding or twisting manner.

1. Spin, wind, or twist togetherB2formal

   To twist or wind multiple strands together to form a single thread or cord.

   搓，绞，缠绕

   • She twined the three strands of wool into a thick rope.
   • The fibers were carefully twined together to create a strong thread.
   • He twined the wires to secure the connection.

   同义词braidcoilentwineinterlaceintertwinetwistweavewind

   反义词straightenuncoiluntwineuntwistunwind

2. Arrange or coil aroundB2formal

   To wrap or coil something around an object or surface.

   缠绕

   • Ivy twined around the old stone wall.
   • She twined her hair around her finger nervously.
   • The snake twined itself around the branch.

   同义词coilencircleenfoldentwineloopsurroundtwistwindwrap

   反义词straightenuncoiluntwineunwrap

3. Make by twisting together or intertwiningB2formal

   To create something by twisting or intertwining materials.

   编织

   • The artisan twined a beautiful basket from reeds.
   • They twined a garland of flowers for the celebration.
   • He twined a rope from the available fibers.

   同义词braidentwineinterlaceintertwineplaittwistweave

4. Form into a spiral shapeB2formal

   To shape something into a spiral or coil.

   缠绕

   • The smoke twined upward in a spiral pattern.
   • She twined the ribbon into a spiral for decoration.
   • The path twined through the forest in a winding route.

   同义词coilcurlloopspiraltwistwind