knot
复数形式
knots
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发髻, 结
a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is twisted into a small round top
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滨鹬, 矶鹬
a migratory shorebird known for its distinctive plumage and its ability to form dense flocks along coastal areas during its annual migrations
A knot is a migratory shorebird that belongs to the sandpiper family. It is known for its compact and sturdy build, with a short neck and a straight bill. The plumage of the knot varies depending on the season, with a grayish-brown upper body during the breeding season and a striking reddish-brown coloration during the non-breeding season. One of the most fascinating aspects of the knot is its incredible long-distance migrations. These birds undertake impressive journeys, traveling thousands of miles each year from their breeding grounds in the Arctic tundra to their wintering grounds in coastal areas. During migration, knots form large flocks that fly in synchronized patterns, creating breathtaking aerial displays. They rely on coastal mudflats and estuaries as important foraging areas, feeding on small invertebrates such as worms, insects, and mollusks. The knot's adaptability, endurance, and remarkable migratory feats make it a truly remarkable species in the avian world.
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结, 绳结
a tight loop or fastening made by tying a rope, string, or thread, used to secure or join things together
- He tied a knot in the rope to secure the boat to the dock.
他在绳子上打了一个结，将船固定在码头上。
- The sailor learned how to tie different knots for various tasks.
水手学会了为各种任务打不同的结。
- She couldn't untangle the knot in her necklace chain.
她无法解开项链链上的结。
- The knot in the shoelace kept coming undone.
鞋带上的结一直松开。
- He tied a simple knot to keep the bag closed.
他打了一个简单的结以保持袋子关闭。
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结, 紧密的群体
a tight cluster of people or things
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节, 木节
a hard cross-grained round piece of wood in a board where a branch emerged
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节, 海里
(of ships and wind) a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour or about 1.15 statute miles per hour
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平局, 打平
a situation where two teams or competitors have the same score, making it a tie
- The game ended in a 2-2 knot after regulation time.
比赛在常规时间结束后以2-2的平局告终。
- With only a minute left, the score was at a knot of 3-3.
只剩下一分钟时，比分为3-3的平局。
- They couldn’t break the knot, so the match went into extra time.
他们无法打破平局，所以比赛进入了加时赛。