twine
Word family adjectivetwinedtwinynountwiningtwineadverbtwiningly
twine1 /twaɪn/ noun [uncountableU]
Dstrong string made by twisting together two or more threads or strings 两[多]股的线 a bundle of papers tied up with twine 用双股线捆扎起来的一摞文件
twine2 verb [intransitiveI, transitiveT] written BENDto wind or twist around something else, or to make something do this 缠绕,盘绕;捻twine something round/around something She twined her arms round him and kissed his cheek. 她两手环抱着他,亲吻他的脸颊。
twine round/around A dark green ivy plant twined around the pole. 一株深绿色的常春藤缠绕着柱子。
twine round/around• A moment later her arms were twining round his neck as his lips brushed hers as soft as gossamer.• A key hung on a piece of twine round his neck.• He tied a piece of twine around its neck for a leash.• Feverishly, Folly clutched at him, her arms twining around the broadness of his back; her fingers raking his flesh. Origin twine1 Old English twin