| 单词 | ladder |
| 释义 | ladder n. & v. --n 1. a set of horizontal bars of wood or metal fixed between two uprights and used for climbing up or down. 2. Brit. a vertical strip of unravelled fabric in a stocking etc. resembling a ladder. 3. a a hierarchical structure. b such a structure as a means of advancement, promotion, etc. --v Brit. 1. intr. (of a stocking etc.) develop a ladder. 2. tr. cause a ladder in (a stocking etc.). Phrases and idioms ladder-back an upright chair with a back resembling a ladder. ladder-stitch transverse bars in embroidery. ladder tournament a sporting contest with each participant listed and entitled to a higher place by defeating the one above. Etymology: OE hl{aelig}d(d)er, ult. f. Gmc: cf. LEAN(1) |
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