plural nets
plural nets
Learner's definition of NET
1
a [count] : a device that is used for catching or holding things or for keeping things out of a space and that is made of pieces of string, rope, wire, etc., woven together with spaces in between网眼织物;网 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see picture at fishing; see also mosquito net, safety net b [noncount] : the material used to make nets : netting网状材料 2 [count] sports
a : a net that is hung across the middle of a playing area in some games (such as tennis, badminton, or volleyball)(网球、羽毛球、排球等的)球网 b : a net that is attached to a frame and that is used as the goal in some games (such as soccer, hockey, or basketball)球门网;篮网 3
the Net : the Internet互联网
cast/spread your net wide
: to try many different things so that you will have the best chance of finding what you want广撒网
slip/fall through the net
: to fail to be noticed or included with others被忽视;漏网 2 net /ˈnɛt/ verb
nets; netted; netting
nets; netted; netting
Learner's definition of NET
[+ object]
1
: to catch (something) in a net用网捕 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2 sports
a : to hit (a ball) into the net during a game (such as tennis)击(球)触网 b : to score (a goal or point) by hitting, kicking, or shooting a ball or puck into a net击球入网;踢进网 3 net adjective
also British nett /ˈnɛt/
also British nett /ˈnɛt/
Learner's definition of NET
always used before a noun
1
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used to describe the amount or value of something after all costs and expenses have been taken away纯的;净赚的 -
They determined the net value of the estate.他们确定了这份地产的净值。
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The company suffered a decline in net profit for the third quarter.公司第三季度的净利润下滑。
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a billionaire's net worth亿万富翁的资产净值
— compare 1gross 2
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used to describe the weight of something without its packaging or container净重的 3
: after everything is completed最终的 4 net /ˈnɛt/ verb
nets; netted; netting
nets; netted; netting
Learner's definition of NET
[+ object]
1
: to gain or receive (an amount) as a profit净得;净赚 — compare 4gross 2
: to produce or get (something) as the result of an effort得到 5 net /ˈnɛt/ noun
plural nets
plural nets
Learner's definition of NET
[count]
: an amount that is left over after all costs and expenses have been taken away : a net amount净赚;纯利 — compare 5gross