plural snares
plural snares
Learner's definition of SNARE
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: a device that has a loop (called a noose) which gets smaller when the end of it is pulled and that is used to catch animals : a kind of trap(捕捉动物的)陷阱,罗网 2
: a position or situation from which it is difficult to escape圈套;陷阱 2 snare /ˈsneɚ/ verb
snares; snared; snaring
snares; snared; snaring
Learner's definition of SNARE
[+ object]
1
a : to catch (an animal) in a snare用罗网捕 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 b : to cause (something) to become caught in something (such as a net or trap)使被(网)困住;使被捕 —
usually used as (be/get) snared通常用作(be/get) snared —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
: to win or get (something) by skillful action or good luck巧妙弄到;幸运赢取 -
I was lucky enough to snare [=(more commonly) snag] a job with a good salary and benefits.我很幸运地获得一份薪水福利都不错的工作。
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They snared first place in the contest.他们在比赛中幸运夺冠。
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trying to snare business from competitors极力想巧夺对手生意
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US, sports : to catch (a thrown or hit ball) usually by jumping跃起接球