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单词 ladder
释义

ladder ​‌‌

​noun countable
UK /ˈlædə(r)/
Other entries for this word
ladder verb
rope ladder noun
property ladder noun
housing ladder noun at property ladder
Word Forms
singularladder
pluralladders
DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    a piece of equipment for reaching high places that consists of two long pieces of wood or metal joined by smaller pieces called rungs

    A fireman climbed the ladder.

    Synonyms and related words
    Stairways, ladders and lifts
    banister
    banisters
    bannister
  2. 2
    a system that has different levels through which you can progress

    In that community, being a doctor was a step up on the social ladder.

    She was high enough on the corporate ladder to take time off whenever she wanted.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for rank and status
    paygrade
    walk of life
    status
  3. 3
    ​Britisha long thin hole in stockings or tights. The American word is run.
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of clothes
    arm
    armhole
    basque
  4. 4
    a list of the names of all the players in a sports competition in order, with the best player at the top
    Synonyms and related words
    Players and positions in various sports
    all-American
    A. N. Other
    back
  5. 5

    pull the ladder up behind you

    to prevent other people from enjoying the opportunities or advantages you enjoyed
    I can assure you I never pulled the ladder up after me, I always put out a helping hand to those coming through.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 19/02/2020
    Open Dictionary - February2020

ladder ​‌‌

​noun countable
US /ˈlædər/
Other entries for this word
rope ladder noun
property ladder noun
hook and ladder noun
housing ladder noun at property ladder
Word Forms
singularladder
pluralladders
DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    a piece of equipment for reaching high places that consists of two long pieces of wood or metal joined by smaller pieces called rungs

    A fireman climbed the ladder.

    Synonyms and related words
    Stairways, ladders and lifts
    banister
    bannister
    dumbwaiter
  2. 2
    a list of the names of all the players in a sports competition in order, with the best player at the top
    Synonyms and related words
    Players and positions in various sports
    all-American
    back
    backfield
  3. 3
    a system that has different levels through which you can progress

    She was high enough on the corporate ladder to take time off whenever she wanted.

    In that community, being a doctor was a step up on the social ladder.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for rank and status
    paygrade
    walk of life
    status
  4. 4
    ​Britisha long thin hole in stockings or pantyhose. The American word is run.
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of clothes
    arm
    armhole
    bib
  5. 5

    pull the ladder up behind you

    to prevent other people from enjoying the opportunities or advantages you enjoyed
    I can assure you I never pulled the ladder up after me, I always put out a helping hand to those coming through.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 19/02/2020
    Open Dictionary - February2020

ladder

​verb transitive ​British
UK /ˈlædə(r)/
Other entries for this word
ladder noun
rope ladder noun
property ladder noun
housing ladder noun at property ladder
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyladder
he/she/itladders
present participleladdering
past tenseladdered
past participleladdered
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to accidentally damage your stockings or tights, so that a long thin hole appears in them
    Synonyms and related words
    To damage or spoil something
    damage
    spoil
    mark

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