loom

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考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
v. come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
v. appear very large or occupy a commanding position
v. weave on a loom

中文翻译

n. 织布机, 若隐若现的景象
vi. 朦胧地出现, 隐约可见, 可怕地出现

2
Collins 星级
6,042
BNC 频率
5,292
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记忆技巧

loom 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到与“织布”（weaving）相关的概念，理解其含义有助于记忆。

例句

1. The threat of a storm looms over the city.
暴风雨的威胁笼罩着这座城市。
2. She watched the loom as her grandmother wove a beautiful tapestry.
她看着织机，奶奶正在编织一幅美丽的挂毯。
3. Doubts began to loom in his mind before the big presentation.
在大演讲之前，他心中开始产生怀疑。

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