hoop

1. N-COUNT A hoop is a ring made of wood, metal, or plastic. (木頭、金屬或塑料制成的) 環(huán)

A boy came towards them, rolling an iron hoop. 一個男孩滾著一個鉄環(huán)朝他們走來。

2. N-COUNT A basketball hoop is the ring that players try to throw the ball into in order to score points for their team. (籃球) 籃圈

3. V to surround with or as if with a hoop 包圍

4. N/V →a variant spelling of whoop

5. PHRASE If someone makes you jump through hoops, they make you do lots of difficult or boring things in order to please them or achieve something. 飽受折磨

He had the receptionist almost jumping through hoops for him. But to no avail. 他讓接待員爲他幾乎飽經(jīng)折磨，但根本沒有用。