plural beads
plural beads
Learner's definition of BEAD
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: a small, usually round piece of glass, wood, stone, etc., that has a hole through its center and that is put on a string with other similar pieces and worn as jewelry or that is sewn onto clothing(有孔的)珠子 — see color picture on this page 2
: a small, round drop of liquid (such as water or blood)(液体的)滴,小珠子
draw a bead on
also US get a bead on or take a bead on
: to aim at (someone or something)瞄准;把…作为靶子 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻