英语词汇“strand”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	strand
释义	Trends of strand View usage for: strand (strænd) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense strands, present participle stranding, past tense, past participle stranded 1. countable noun A strand of something such as hair, wire, or thread is a single thin piece of it. She tried to blow a gray strand of hair from her eyes. [+ of] ...high fences, topped by strands of barbed-wire. [+ of] He began to feed in the spaghetti, carefully separating the strands. Synonyms: filament, fibre, thread, length More Synonyms of strand 2. countable noun A strand of a plan or theory is a part of it. There had been two strands to his tactics. He's trying to bring together various strands of radical philosophic thought. Synonyms: component, part, element, ingredient More Synonyms of strand 3. verb If you are stranded, you are prevented from leaving a place, for example because of bad weather. The climbers had been stranded by a storm. [be VERB-ed] The airport had to be closed, stranding tourists. [VERB noun] strand in British English 1 (strænd) verb 1. to leave or drive (ships, fish, etc) aground or ashore or (of ships, fish, etc) to be left or driven ashore 2. (tr; usually passive) to leave helpless, as without transport or money, etc noun mainly poetic 3. a shore or beach 4. a foreign country Word origin Old English; related to Old Norse strönd side, Middle High German strant beach, Latin sternere to spread strand in British English 2 (strænd) noun 1. a set of or one of the individual fibres or threads of string, wire, etc, that form a rope, cable, etc 2. a single length of string, hair, wool, wire, etc 3. a string of pearls or beads 4. a constituent element in a complex whole one strand of her argument verb 5. (transitive) to form (a rope, cable, etc) by winding strands together Word origin C15: of uncertain origin Strand in British English (strænd) noun the Strand strand in American English 1 (strænd) noun 1. a. any one of the threads, fibers, wires, etc. that are twisted together to form a length of string, rope, or cable b. any of the individual bundles of thread or fiber so twisted together 2. a ropelike length of anything a strand of pearls, a strand of hair 3. any of the parts that are bound together to form a whole the strands of one's life verb transitive 4. to form (rope, etc.) by twisting together strands 5. to break a strand or strands of (a rope, etc.) Derived forms strander (ˈstrander) noun Word origin ME stronde < ? strand in American English 2 (strænd) noun 1. land at the edge of a body of water; shore, esp. ocean shore verb transitive, verb intransitive 2. to run or drive aground a ship stranded by the storm 3. to leave in, or be put into, a difficult, helpless position stranded penniless in a strange city SIMILAR WORDS: shore Word origin ME < OE, akin to ON strǫnd, Ger strand, prob. < IE base ster-, to extend, stretch out > strew Image of strand © Editorial mikecphoto / Shutterstock.com, Shutterstock Examples of 'strand' in a sentence strand He was a reminder that within one party can exist many distinctive strands of political thought. Times, Sunday Times (2014) One is stranded in a scary place a long way from anywhere. The Sun (2006) This risks holding up their careers and could leave them stranded on low pay for longer. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Slice into long thin strands or shred using a mandolin. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But a huge storm means that special machines needed for the games are stranded in another country. The Sun (2006) Then twist some hair strands together on one side of the cut to form a stitch. The Sun (2015) Thousands of holidaymakers and lorry drivers were left stranded. The Sun (2015) He struggled to get the strike in the closing overs and was left stranded one short. The Sun (2010) It was an attempt to bring together the strands of a life that would soon end. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Shetland wool is so fine it can be spun as thin as a strand of silk. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In some cases this has left people stranded overseas without money because their bank has blocked their card. Times, Sunday Times (2012) For hours on end up she would sit in front of the mirror moving a single strand this way and that. The Sun (2013) Typically, it will consist of extremely thin components with a strand of wire as an antenna. Croft, James Corporate Cloak and Dagger (1994) Though rarely exhibited, they form an important strand of his work. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Two were cancelled and they ended up stranded at Chicago airport. The Sun (2010) The fences were mostly oak posts and wire -- five or six strands of plain wire. Max Arthur Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 19011910 in the words of the Men & Women Who WereThere (2006) For an elegant image, pull a few strands of hair forward to frame your face. The Sun (2015) Two strands of thread are crossed over the desired area and pulled taut, cutting the hairs in perfect symmetry. The Sun (2011) Walking down the street with the wind in your hair, not worrying about being fired because you have a strand out of place. Times, Sunday Times (2012) At the height of this tourist season taxi drivers went on strike, leaving holidaymakers stranded at airports and unable to reach their destinations. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The Australian Outback can be a deadly place to be stranded. The Sun (2008) The single strand that links the two is a hotel in Mozambique, part of the old empire and still there. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Should they fail, two trips to France could leave them stranded in the middle of the pool when the dust has settled after round six. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This means that equality forms an important strand of the trust's procurement policy: it does not buy goods or services from suppliers whose values contradict its own. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In other languages strand British English: strand NOUN A strand* of something such as hair, wire, or thread is a single thin piece of it. She tried to blow a gray strand of hair from her eyes. American English: strand Brazilian Portuguese: tira Chinese: > 缕头发、电线或纱线的 European Spanish: hebra French: mèche German: Strähne Italian: filo Japanese: 1本の毛・針金・糸などを指して用いる Korean: 가닥 European Portuguese: tira Latin American Spanish: hebra British English: strand VERB If you are stranded, you are prevented from leaving a place, for example because of bad weather. The climbers had been stranded by a storm. American English: strand Brazilian Portuguese: encalhar Chinese: > 绊住头发、电线或纱线的 European Spanish: quedar atrapado French: échouer German: stranden Italian: bloccare Japanese: 立ち往生させる Korean: 오도가도 못하게 발이 묶이다 European Portuguese: encalhar Latin American Spanish: quedar varado Chinese translation of 'strand' strand (strænd) n (c) [of wire, wool] 股 (gǔ) [of hair] 缕(縷) (lǚ) [of plan, theory, story] 一个(個)组(組)成部分 (yī gè zǔchéng bùfen) 1 (noun) in the sense of filament Definition one of the individual fibres of string or wire that form a rope, cord, or cable high fences, topped by strands of barbed wire Synonyms filament Some models use a carbon filament. fibre a variety of coloured fibres thread a hat embroidered with golden threads length lock She brushed a lock of hair off his forehead. string He held out a small bag tied with string. twist rope He tied the rope around his waist. wisp She smoothed away a wisp of hair from her eyes. tress 2 (noun) in the sense of component Definition a part of something There have been two strands to his tactics. Synonyms component Enriched uranium is a key component of nuclear weapons. part The engine only has three moving parts. element one of the key elements of the UN's peace plan ingredient The meeting had all the ingredients of high drama. constituent Caffeine is the active constituent of drinks such as tea and coffee. feature Additional synonyms in the sense of constituent Definition a component part Caffeine is the active constituent of drinks such as tea and coffee. Synonyms component, element, ingredient, part, unit, factor, principle in the sense of element Definition one of the fundamental components making up a whole one of the key elements of the UN's peace plan Synonyms component, part, feature, unit, section, factor, principle, aspect, detail, foundation, ingredient, constituent, subdivision in the sense of fibre Definition a threadlike animal or plant tissue a variety of coloured fibres Synonyms thread, strand, filament, tendril, pile, texture, staple, wisp, fibril Synonyms of 'strand' strand Explore 'strand' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of ingredient Definition a component of a mixture or compound, esp. in cooking The meeting had all the ingredients of high drama. Synonyms component, part, element, feature, piece, unit, item, aspect, attribute, constituent in the sense of lock Definition a strand or curl of hair She brushed a lock of hair off his forehead. Synonyms strand, curl, tuft, tress, ringlet in the sense of part Definition a component that can be replaced in a vehicle or machine The engine only has three moving parts. Synonyms component, bit, piece, unit, element, ingredient, constituent, module in the sense of rope Definition a fairly thick cord made of intertwined fibres or wire He tied the rope around his waist. Synonyms cord, line, cable, strand, hawser in the sense of string Definition thin cord or twine used for tying, hanging, or binding things He held out a small bag tied with string. Synonyms cord, yarn, twine, wire, strand, rope, fibre, thread, hawser, ligature in the sense of thread Definition a fine cord of twisted yarns, esp. of cotton, used in sewing or weaving a hat embroidered with golden threads Synonyms strand, fibre, yarn, filament, line, string, cotton, twine in the sense of wisp Definition a small untidy bundle, tuft, or strand She smoothed away a wisp of hair from her eyes. Synonyms piece, twist, strand, thread, shred, snippet
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