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large rope; search; demand; lonely
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesnoun
large rope; heavy chain
Refers to thick, strong ropes or metal chains for binding, mooring or construction.
Workers used iron chains to build a temporary cross-river cable car line.
This iron rope bridge has a history of over a hundred years.
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The fishermen tied their boat to the shore stake with a thick rope.
Hemp ropes are used to tie goods and build temporary sheds.
A hangman's noose is a rope used for execution by hanging in ancient times.
verb
search; look for
formalFormal and neutral, often used in written language or formal contexts.
The police searched the entire neighborhood overnight looking for clues after the crime.
I searched through all the bookshelves in the study but couldn't find that old book.
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Archaeologists search for artifacts from ancient times at the excavation site.
He searched through the drawer for a long time and finally found his lost keys.
Rescue teams search for survivors in the earthquake rubble.
verb
ask for; demand; charge
Can refer to requesting goods, money, or repayment of debts/items.
This company charges customers high service fees.
The seller demanded the return of the samples that the customer had borrowed earlier.
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This restaurant charges too much, I won't come back again.
He asked the library to return the overdue books.
The merchant demanded the return of the damaged goods and asked for compensation.
adjective
lonely; solitary
literaryUsed in literary and formal written language, often paired with other words to describe isolated living conditions.
That solitary wolf that lives apart from the pack often howls at night.
This elderly scholar has lived a solitary life, devoting himself to academic research.
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He lives alone in the deep mountains, leading a simple pastoral life.
This hermit chose to live apart from others, away from the noise of the city.
Elderly people living alone sometimes feel the loneliness of being apart from others.
adjective
empty; dull; tedious
literaryUsed in literary language to describe a boring, uninteresting mood or atmosphere.
This movie has a flat plot and feels completely uninteresting to people.
He spent a dull and boring weekend alone at home.
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This lecture has empty content, and the audience all felt it was tedious.
Long-term repetitive work makes him feel dull and uninterested.
The holiday without friends around seems especially dull and uninteresting.
noun
surname Suo
Used as a family name in China.
Mr. Suo is the new technical director of our company.
Professor Suo has taught at Peking University for twenty years.