Trap
01
陷阱, 圈套
an object that can be used to catch an animal
例子
The hunter set a trap near the river.
猎人在河边设了一个陷阱。
A mouse was caught in the trap.
一只老鼠被陷阱捉住了。
02
a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds water to prevent sewer gases from returning
例子
The sink's trap blocked unpleasant odors.
Plumbers replaced the old trap under the bathroom sink.
03
陷阱, 埋伏
the act of hiding and waiting in secret to catch someone or something by surprise
例子
The hunter 's trap involved lying in wait for hours before making his move.
猎人的陷阱包括在行动前隐藏并等待数小时。
He was caught in the trap, unaware that someone was waiting to ambush him.
他陷入了陷阱，不知道有人在等着伏击他。
04
a mechanism that launches clay pigeons into the air for shooting practice
例子
Shooters practiced hitting targets launched from a trap.
The trap flung the clay pigeons into the sky.
05
something, often deceptively attractive, that ensnares, deceives, or causes problems
例子
He fell into a financial trap set by the scammers.
Do n't fall into the trap of procrastination.
06
a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
例子
The couple rode through the park in a trap.
Traps were once popular for quick city travel.
07
a bunker or hazard on a golf course designed to challenge players
例子
His ball landed in the sand trap.
The golfer practiced escaping from traps.
08
嘴, 口
a person's mouth
Slang例子
Shut your trap before you get in trouble.
在你惹上麻烦之前闭上你的嘴。
He stuffed a burger in his trap.
他把一个汉堡塞进了他的陷阱里。
09
a subgenre of hip hop characterized by 808 bass, snappy snares, dark melodies, and lyrics often focused on street life and drug culture
例子
He enjoys listening to trap music.
Trap beats dominate the charts.
to trap
01
诱捕, 捕捉
to capture an animal using an object called a trap
Transitive: to trap an animal
例子
The wildlife conservation team set up humane traps to catch feral cats and relocate them to safer areas.
野生动物保护团队设置了人道陷阱来捕捉野猫并将它们迁移到更安全的地区。
The farmer trapped a raccoon that had been raiding the chicken coop, using a baited cage near the barn.
农夫用谷仓附近的一个带饵的笼子诱捕了一只一直在袭击鸡舍的浣熊。
02
诱捕, 捕捉
to catch something or someone in a confined or controlled space or situation
Transitive: to trap sb/sth
例子
The deceptive scheme was designed to trap unsuspecting victims.
这个欺骗性的计划旨在诱捕毫无戒心的受害者。
As the door slammed shut, she realized she was trapped in the dark room.
当门砰地关上时，她意识到自己被困在了黑暗的房间里。
03
设陷阱, 使陷入困境
to put someone in a situation where they feel stuck or uncomfortable
Transitive: to trap sb | to trap sb in a difficult situation
例子
The tricky question trapped him in an awkward silence.
这个棘手的问题让他陷入了尴尬的沉默陷阱。
He was trapped in a conversation he could n’t escape.
他陷入了一场无法逃脱的谈话中。
04
困住, 捕捉
to stop or hold something in place, preventing it from moving
Transitive: to trap sth
例子
The walls of the canyon trap the sound, echoing loudly.
峡谷的墙壁困住了声音，大声回响。
The tall trees trap the sunlight, casting shadows on the ground.
高大的树木捕捉阳光，在地面上投下阴影。
