| 单词 | hoop |
| 释义 | hoop 1. n. & v. --n 1. a circular band of metal, wood, etc., esp. for binding the staves of casks etc. or for forming part of a framework. 2. a a ring bowled along by a child. b a large ring usu. with paper stretched over it for circus performers to jump through. 3. an arch of iron etc. through which the balls are hit in croquet. 4. hist. a a circle of flexible material for expanding a woman's petticoat or skirt. b (in full hoop petticoat) a petticoat expanded with this. 5. a a band in contrasting colour on a jockey's blouse, sleeves, or cap. b Austral. colloq. a jockey. --vtr. 1. bind with a hoop or hoops. 2. encircle with or as with a hoop. Phrases and idioms be put (or go) through the hoop (or hoops) undergo an ordeal. hoop-iron iron in long thin strips for binding casks etc. hoop-la 1. Brit. a game in which rings are thrown in an attempt to encircle one of various prizes. 2. sl. commotion. 3. sl. pretentious nonsense. Etymology: OE hop f. WG 2. var. of WHOOP. |
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