ladder

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L0012100 (lăd′ər)n.1. a. An often portable structure consisting of two long sides crossed by parallel rungs, used to climb up and down.b. Something that resembles this device, especially a run in a stocking.2. a. A means of moving higher or lower, as in a hierarchy: used his accomplishments as a ladder to success.b. A series of ranked stages or levels: high on the executive ladder.3. A fish ladder.4. Sports a. An athletic workout in which one does progressively longer intervals followed by progressively shorter intervals.b. One of the intervals in such a workout.intr.v. lad·dered, lad·der·ing, lad·ders To run, as a stocking does.

[Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; see klei- in Indo-European roots.]

ladder

(ˈlædə) n1. a portable framework of wood, metal, rope, etc, in the form of two long parallel members connected by several parallel rungs or steps fixed to them at right angles, for climbing up or down2. any hierarchy conceived of as having a series of ascending stages, levels, etc: the social ladder. 3. a. anything resembling a ladderb. (as modifier): ladder stitch. 4. (Knitting & Sewing) chiefly Also called: run Brit a line of connected stitches that have come undone in knitted material, esp stockings5. (General Sporting Terms) See ladder tournamentvb (Knitting & Sewing) chiefly Brit to cause a line of interconnected stitches in (stockings, etc) to undo, as by snagging, or (of a stocking) to come undone in this way[Old English hlǣdder; related to Old High German leitara]

lad•der

(ˈlæd ər)

n. 1. a structure of wood, metal, or rope commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of rungs are set at suitable distances to provide a means of climbing up or down. 2. a means of rising, as to eminence: the ladder of success. 3. a graded series of stages or levels in status: high on the political ladder. 4. Chiefly Brit. a run in a stocking. [before 1000; Middle English laddre, Old English hlǣder, c. Middle Dutch lēdere, Old High German leitara; akin to Gothic hleithra tent, and to lid, lean¹]

ladder

Past participle: laddered
Gerund: laddering

Imperative
ladder
ladder

Present
I ladder
you ladder
he/she/it ladders
we ladder
you ladder
they ladder

Preterite
I laddered
you laddered
he/she/it laddered
we laddered
you laddered
they laddered

Present Continuous
I am laddering
you are laddering
he/she/it is laddering
we are laddering
you are laddering
they are laddering

Present Perfect
I have laddered
you have laddered
he/she/it has laddered
we have laddered
you have laddered
they have laddered

Past Continuous
I was laddering
you were laddering
he/she/it was laddering
we were laddering
you were laddering
they were laddering

Past Perfect
I had laddered
you had laddered
he/she/it had laddered
we had laddered
you had laddered
they had laddered

Future
I will ladder
you will ladder
he/she/it will ladder
we will ladder
you will ladder
they will ladder

Future Perfect
I will have laddered
you will have laddered
he/she/it will have laddered
we will have laddered
you will have laddered
they will have laddered

Future Continuous
I will be laddering
you will be laddering
he/she/it will be laddering
we will be laddering
you will be laddering
they will be laddering

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been laddering
you have been laddering
he/she/it has been laddering
we have been laddering
you have been laddering
they have been laddering

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been laddering
you will have been laddering
he/she/it will have been laddering
we will have been laddering
you will have been laddering
they will have been laddering

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been laddering
you had been laddering
he/she/it had been laddering
we had been laddering
you had been laddering
they had been laddering

Conditional
I would ladder
you would ladder
he/she/it would ladder
we would ladder
you would ladder
they would ladder

Past Conditional
I would have laddered
you would have laddered
he/she/it would have laddered
we would have laddered
you would have laddered
they would have laddered

ladder

(in pantyhose) run

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or downarticulated ladder - a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in placeextension ladder - a ladder whose length can be extendedjack ladder, pilot ladder, Jacob's ladder - (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or stepsmonkey ladder - a light ladder to the monkey bridge on a shiprope ladder - a ladder with side pieces of roperundle, rung, spoke - one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladderscaling ladder - a ladder used to scale walls (as in an attack)sea ladder, sea steps - (nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboardstairs, steps - a flight of stairs or a flight of stepsstep ladder, stepladder - a folding portable ladder hinged at the top
	2.	ladder - ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress; "he climbed the career ladder"degree, stage, level, point - a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"
	3.	ladder - a row of unravelled stitches; "she got a run in her stocking"ravel, rundamage, impairment, harm - the occurrence of a change for the worse
Verb	1.	ladder - come unraveled or undone as if by snagging; "Her nylons were running"rununravel, run - become undone; "the sweater unraveled"come apart, break, split up, fall apart, separate - become separated into pieces or fragments; "The figurine broke"; "The freshly baked loaf fell apart"

ladder

noun1. steps, set of steps She broke her arm when she fell off a ladder.2. hierarchy, ranking, pecking order She admired her sister for climbing up the social ladder.

Translations

梯子袜子抽丝长统袜子上的抽丝发生抽丝现象

ladder

(ˈlӕdə) noun1. a set of rungs or steps between two long supports, for climbing up or down. She was standing on a ladder painting the ceiling; the ladder of success.梯子2. (American run) a long, narrow flaw caused by the breaking of a stitch in a stocking or other knitted fabric. 长统袜子上的抽丝 verb to (cause to) develop such a flaw. I laddered my best pair of tights today; Fine stockings ladder very easily. 发生抽丝现象，袜子抽丝

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corporate ladder

The hierarchy of authority and earning power within a large business or corporation, likened to the rungs of a ladder. Usually used with some variable verb or phrase referring to ascension. Although you're starting at an entry-level position, this company prides itself on giving employees the opportunity to climb the corporate ladder if they prove their abilities and determination. She proved early on that she had unique business smarts, and she's been making her way up the corporate ladder ever since.See also: corporate, ladder

low man on the ladder

The person (not necessarily male) with the least amount of experience, authority, and/or influence in a social or corporate hierarchy. It can be a little daunting going from being a senior in high school to low man on the ladder again as a college freshman. I know I'll be low man on the ladder with this internship, but it will at least give me a place to start my career!See also: ladder, low, man, on

the lowest rung on the ladder

The person with the least amount of experience, authority, and/or influence in a social or corporate hierarchy. It can be a little daunting going from being a senior in high school to the lowest rung of the ladder again as a college freshman. I know I'll be the lowest rung on the ladder with this internship, but it will at least give me a place to start my career!See also: ladder, low, on, rung

the lowest rung of the ladder

The lowest, most basic position in a given group. Quarks are at the lowest rung of the ladder in the physical makeup of matter. Tech startups may start on the lowest rung of the ladder economically, but, given their business model, they have a very high potential for growth.See also: ladder, low, of, rung

the social ladder

The hierarchical structure or makeup of a culture, society, or social environment. Miss Dumfey hopes to improve her standing on the social ladder with a marriage to the baron. It's always hard for high school freshmen to find their place on the social ladder. Mary's had a chip on her shoulder from being raised in a trailer park, so climbing the social ladder has been her only aim since leaving home.See also: ladder, social

climb the social ladder

To improve one's position within the hierarchical structure or makeup of a culture, society, or social environment. Miss Dumfey hopes to climb the social ladder by marrying the local diplomat. John's had a chip on his shoulder from being raised in a trailer park, so climbing the social ladder has been his only aim since leaving home.See also: climb, ladder, social

snakes and ladders

A children's board game in which players try to reach the finish while encountering ladders that move them quickly forward, and snakes that force them back near the start. My little sister loves to play snakes and ladders, but I find it so frustrating because I always seem to land on snakes!See also: and, ladder, snake

at the bottom of the ladder

Occupying the lowest, most basic position in a given group. Quarks are at the bottom of the ladder in the physical makeup of matter. Tech startups may start at the bottom of the ladder economically, but, given their business model, they have a very high potential for growth.See also: bottom, ladder, of

at the top of the ladder

In the highest or most important position in a group or organization. With her new promotion, Jill is now at the top of the ladder as CEO.See also: ladder, of, top

can't see a hole in a ladder

1. Is stupid or dimwitted. Don't give Randy that important project—he can't see a hole in a ladder!2. Is drunk. Don't buy him any more drinks—he already can't see a hole in a ladder.See also: hole, ladder, see

crosses are ladders that lead to heaven

Suffering through difficult times can make one righteous or virtuous. A: "It's amazing that she's so willing to help others after all the trauma she's endured in her own life." B: "Well, crosses are ladders that lead to heaven."See also: crosse, heaven, ladder, lead, that

the first/top rung on the ladder

The top or superior position in a particular field or arena. The first rung on the ladder in this school is captain of the football team.See also: first, ladder, on, rung, top

the top of the ladder

The highest position or level in an organization, field, etc. Don't think you're going to reach the top of the ladder right out of college. It takes time to work your way up.See also: ladder, of, top

the bottom of the ladder

The lowest, most basic position in a given group. Quarks are at the bottom of the ladder in the physical makeup of matter. Tech startups may start at the bottom of the ladder economically, but, given their business model, they have a very high potential for growth.See also: bottom, ladder, of

climb (up) the ladder

To become increasingly powerful or successful. You need to climb the ladder a bit before you start taking on your own clients. I'm an artist at heart, so I have no interest in climbing up the corporate ladder.See also: climb, ladder

kick (someone or something) down the ladder

To force someone or something into a lower or more basic position or status, especially one with fewer opportunities for success, profit, advancement, etc. They may be at the top of the league now, but a few losses will kick them down the ladder just as fast as they got up there. My promotion to management lasted less than a month before they kicked me back down the ladder. Originally meant to be a full-fledged film with a theatrical release, it was eventually kicked down the ladder to a TV miniseries.See also: down, kick, ladder

he who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom

To attain more power or success, one must gradually work up to it from a position of comparative insignificance. Nobody becomes famous overnight—he who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom.See also: begin, bottom, climb, he, ladder, must, who

at the bottom of the ladder

and on the bottom rung (of the ladder)Fig. at the lowest level of pay and status. (Alludes to the lowness of the bottom rung of a ladder.) Most people start work at the bottom of the ladder. After Ann got fired, she had to start all over again on the bottom rung.See also: bottom, ladder, of

can't see a hole in a ladder

stupid or drunk. No use asking her questions. She can't see a hole in a ladder. After the big party, Joe needed someone to drive him home. He couldn't see a hole in a ladder.See also: hole, ladder, see

Crosses are ladders that lead to heaven.

Prov. Having to endure trouble can help you to be virtuous. When Mary was diagnosed with cancer, her mother consoled her by saying that crosses are ladders that lead to heaven, and that though she might have to suffer in this world, she would surely be rewarded in the next.See also: Crosse, heaven, ladder, lead, that

He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom.

Prov. If you want to gain high status, you must start with low status and slowly work upwards. Although Thomas hoped to become a famous journalist, he didn't mind working for a small-town newspaper at first. "He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom," he said.See also: begin, bottom, climb, he, ladder, must, who

bottom of the ladder

Lowest or most junior position in a hierarchy. For example, If we hire you, you'll have to begin at the bottom of the ladder. The rungs of a ladder have been likened to a step-wise progression since the 14th century. Also see low man on the totem pole. See also: bottom, ladder, of

climb up the ladder

climb the ladder

If you climb up the ladder or climb the ladder, you become more and more successful or important. There's no need for the sort of competitive behaviour you get at companies where people are trying to climb up the ladder. He became the first man to climb the social ladder from a log cabin to the White House. Note: You can also say that someone moves up the ladder. If you think you can do more than you are doing in your present position, you owe it to yourself to make the effort to move up the ladder.See also: climb, ladder, up

kick someone down the ladder

reject or disown the friends or associates who have helped you to rise in the world, especially with the idea of preventing them from attaining a similar position.See also: down, kick, ladder, someone

(at) the top of the ˈtree/ˈladder

(at) the highest position in a career: Anyone can get to the top of the ladder if they try hard enough.See also: ladder, of, top, tree

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corporate ladder

low man on the ladder

the lowest rung on the ladder

the lowest rung of the ladder

the social ladder

climb the social ladder

snakes and ladders

at the bottom of the ladder

at the top of the ladder

can't see a hole in a ladder

crosses are ladders that lead to heaven

the first/top rung on the ladder

the top of the ladder

the bottom of the ladder

climb (up) the ladder

kick (someone or something) down the ladder

he who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom

at the bottom of the ladder

can't see a hole in a ladder

Crosses are ladders that lead to heaven.

He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom.

bottom of the ladder

climb up the ladder

climb the ladder

kick someone down the ladder

(at) the top of the ˈtree/ˈladder

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noun steps

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noun hierarchy

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noun steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs

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noun ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress

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noun a row of unravelled stitches

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verb come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

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