hook
Significado: A curved piece for catching or hanging things; to catch or attach
A hook is a curved piece of metal or other material used for catching, holding, or hanging things. As a verb, it means to catch or fasten with a hook, or to attract someone's interest. In music, a 'hook' is a catchy part of a song. 'Off the hook' means no longer in trouble or free from responsibility.
Ejemplos
- Hang your coat on the hook by the door. 把你的外套挂在门边的钩子上。Cuelga tu abrigo en el gancho junto a la puerta.ドアのそばのフックにコートを掛けてください。문 옆에 있는 후크에 코트를 걸어주세요.
- The opening scene really hooks the audience. 开场戏真的吸引住了观众。La escena inicial realmente engancha a la audiencia.オープニングシーンは本当に観客を惹きつけます。오프닝 장면이 정말 관객을 사로잡습니다.
- He was let off the hook when they found the real culprit. 当他们找到真正的罪犯时,他就脱身了。Lo dejaron libre de culpa cuando encontraron al verdadero culpable.真犯人が見つかったとき、彼は罪を免れました。진범이 발견되었을 때 그는 책임을 면했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'hōc' (hook, angle), from Proto-Germanic *hōkaz, from PIE root *keg- (hook, tooth). The curved shape meaning has remained consistent for over a thousand years across many figurative uses.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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