grapnel
n
(nautical 海)
1 (formerly) instrument with hooks for holding an enemy ship in order to climb on board (旧时)多爪钩(用以钩住敌船的工具).
2 hooked anchor for holding a boat still, esp in a lake, river, etc 多爪锚. =>illus 见插图.
🗣️ 情景例句
Downsizing is now a strong possibility.
很可能会裁员。
If I want to be healthy,I have to stop smoking cigarettes.
如果我想要健康,我必须停止吸烟。
I haven't forgotten anything, she said to herself. But then it was time to pay for them.