| 单词 | belay |
| 释义 | belay /bi lay"/, v. , belayed, belaying, n. v.t. 1. Naut. to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear. 2. Mountain Climbing. a. to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope. b. to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support. 3. (used chiefly in the imperative) a. to cease (an action); stop. b. to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.): Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800. v.i. 4. to belay a rope: Belay on that cleat over there. n. 5. Mountain Climbing. a rock, bush, or other object sturdy enough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure a hold. [bef. 900; ME beleggen, OE belecgan. See BE-, LAY1] |
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