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单词 trapping
释义 trap·ping
I. \ˈtrapiŋ, -pēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of trappen to trap — more at trap (to catch)
: the act of catching something or someone in a trap; specifically : the occupation of a trapper
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of trappen to clothe — more at trap (to clothe)
1. : caparison 1 — usually used in plural
 < the heavy cart horses slipped and stamped … shaking their bells and trappings — Oscar Wilde >
2. trappings plural : articles of decoration or dress
 < Christmas trappings such as lacy gilt butterflies, silver-paper harps … paper angels — New Yorker >
 < the usual trappings of rather shabby but gallant old age, which included … a cross gleaming gold on her breast — Virginia Woolf >
also : outward signs
 < the visible trappings of success, the automobiles, the applause … the consciousness of opulence and distinction — F.A.Swinnerton >
 < little oligarchies masquerading in the trappings of democracy — F.A.Ogg & P.O.Ray >
III. noun
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Etymology: trap (cut) + -ing
1. : the cutting of a gem in a step cut
2. [trap (brilliant) + -ing] : the cutting of a trap brilliant
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