The Open Dictionary

twine

noun

UK/twaɪn/
US/twaɪn/

Definitions of twine noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A strong, thin string composed of two or more strands twisted together.

    由两股或多股线绞合而成的结实绳子；细绳；麻线

    • a coil of twine

      一卷细绳

    • a roll of garden twine

      一卷园艺用细绳

    • He used twine to tie up the package.

      他用细绳绑好包裹

verb

UK/twaɪn/
US/twaɪn/

Definitions of twine verb

  1. Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)

    To wind or twist around something; to coil or wrap.

    （使）缠绕；（使）盘绕

    • The ivy twined around the wall.

      常春藤缠绕在墙上。

    • She twined the ribbon around her braid.

      她把丝带缠绕在她的辫子上。

    • The grape vines twined around the trellis.

      葡萄藤缠绕在棚架上。