英语单词

traps是什么意思

traps

[træps]
  • n. [计] 陷阱;圈套(trap的复数形式);手提行李;随身用物品

英文词源


traps (n.1)
"expanse of dark igneous rock," 1794, from Swedish trapp (Torbern Bergman, 1766), from trappa "stair," related to Middle Low German trappe "staircase" (see trap (n.)). So called from the step-like appearance of the rock.
traps (n.2)
"drums, cymbals, bells, etc.," 1925, from earlier trap drummer (1903) "street musician who plays a drum and several other instruments at once," perhaps from traps "belongings" (1813), shortened form of trappings.

双语例句


1. Wool traps your body heat, keeping the chill at bay.
毛织品能够保暖御寒。

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2. They dug trenches in their path and set booby traps.
他们在小路上挖深沟设饵雷。

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3. Badly-built kit cars can be death traps.
质量低劣的组装车可能会有安全隐患。

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4. Police were checking the area for booby traps.
警察在这个地区探测饵雷。

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5. The stock market is full of traps for the unwary.
对无风险意识的人而言,股票市场充满了陷阱。

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