新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

ladder

英  [ˈlædə]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • ladders

    1[C 可数名词] 梯子

    A ladder is a piece of equipment used for climbing up something or down from something. It consists of two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with steps fixed between them.

    双语例句

    例:

    He climbed the ladder to the next deck.

    他登上梯子爬到了上一层甲板。

    2[SING 单数型名词] (社会、组织、系统中发迹或晋升的)阶梯

    You can use the ladder to refer to something such as a society, organization, or system which has different levels that people can progress up or drop down.

    双语例句

    例:

    If they want to climb the ladder of success they should be given that opportunity.

    如果他们想攀登成功的阶梯,那么就应该给他们这样的机会。

    3[C 可数名词] (长筒丝袜等的)脱丝

    A ladder is a hole or torn part in a woman's stocking or tights, where some of the vertical threads have broken, leaving only the horizontal threads.