grapnel
n
(nautical 海)
1 (formerly) instrument with hooks for holding an enemy ship in order to climb on board (旧时)多爪钩(用以钩住敌船的工具).
2 hooked anchor for holding a boat still, esp in a lake, river, etc 多爪锚. =>illus 见插图.
🗣️ 情景例句
He's stepped out of the office for a little while.
他离开办公室刚一会儿。
This is Mr. Jones.
这是琼斯先生。
Most of us are able to solve most of our problems. Often, all we need is a good friend who will listen to us while we talk things through. If friends can take turns to listen to each other well, life will be better!