lariat

IPA/ˈlæriət/
KK[lˈɛriət]IPA/ˈlæriət/

lariat — 名詞

  • lariatsingular
  • lariatsplural

1. A long rope with a sliding loop at one end, used especially by cowboys and ranch

1.名詞B2
釋義

套索

一端有活結，用於捕捉牲畜的繩索

A long rope with a sliding loop at one end, used especially by cowboys and ranchers to catch cattle, horses, or other livestock.

例句

Javier swung the lariat over his head and cast it toward the calf.

Javier 將套索在頭頂上揮舞，然後朝小牛拋去。

swung + cast + lariat — cowboy action sequence

The old ranch hand coiled the lariat carefully after bringing in the horses.

老牧場工人把馬趕回來後，仔細地將套索盤繞收好。

coil + a lariat — putting equipment away

常見搭配
  • throw a lariat
  • swing a lariat
  • coil a lariat
  • catch with a lariat
同義詞
  • lasso

    Often used interchangeably, though 'lasso' more specifically refers to the throwing technique and the loop itself, while 'lariat' is the rope.

  • reata

    Spanish-origin term for a braided rawhide rope; less common in general English.

  • rope

    General term; not specific to the sliding-loop design used for catching livestock.

文法句型

a lariat

with a lariat

用法筆記

Most commonly found in the context of Western ranching, rodeos, and historical American frontier life. The technique of throwing a lariat is often called 'lassoing.'

常見錯誤

The rancher used a lariat to tie the horse to the fence.' (correct but less precise).
The rancher used a lariat to catch the horse.
The primary purpose of a lariat is catching moving animals; for tying up, a simpler rope is usually meant.

2. A long necklace, often designed to be wrapped around the neck twice, with beads,

2.名詞C1
釋義

長項鍊

可繞頸佩戴、末端有飾物的長型項鍊

A long necklace, often designed to be wrapped around the neck twice, with beads, pearls, or other decorative items at the dangling ends.

例句

Amara wore a silver lariat that sparkled against her dark dress at the gala.

Amara 在晚宴上戴了一條銀色長項鍊，在她深色禮服的襯托下閃閃發光。

wear + a [material] lariat — formal occasion

Lin bought a delicate lariat with small turquoise beads from a street vendor.

Lin 在路邊攤買了一條綴有小綠松石珠的精緻長項鍊。

常見搭配
  • wear a lariat
  • silver lariat
  • beaded lariat
  • pearl lariat
  • lariat necklace
同義詞
  • long necklace

    A general descriptive term that includes lariats but also covers other styles.

  • rope necklace

    Similar length and drape, but 'rope' usually implies twisted strands rather than a single chain or cord.

反義詞
  • choker

    A very short necklace that fits tightly around the neck, opposite in length and style to a lariat.

文法句型

a lariat

wear a lariat

[material] lariat

用法筆記

A fashion-industry term. A lariat necklace is typically worn long, sometimes wrapped twice, and has no fixed clasp — the ends simply hang free or are tied together.

常見錯誤

She wore a short lariat with her evening gown.
She wore a long lariat with her evening gown.
By definition, a lariat necklace is long, not short.