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grapevine

/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/ /ɡreɪpˈvaɪn/

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noun

葡萄藤，葡萄蔓。

The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.

Examples :

"Although many grape vines have geographical names, those rarely reflect their real origin, if known at all."

虽然很多葡萄藤都有地域性的名字，但即使人们知道它们的真实产地，这些名字也很少能反映出来。

plant agriculture food biology fruit

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noun

谣言, 小道消息

Examples :

"The grapevine said that Mr. Smith might be retiring soon. "

小道消息说史密斯先生可能很快就要退休了。

communication society word

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noun

小道消息，传言。

An informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.

Examples :

"I heard through the grapevine that Jim will be leaving soon."

我从小道消息听说吉姆很快就要离开了。

communication society organization group info

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noun

穿插步，交替步

A move in which the feet are alternately placed in front of each other, while both remaining on the ice or ground, incorporating half-turns.

Examples :

"The figure skater demonstrated the grapevine, her feet smoothly crossing in front of each other as she glided across the ice. "

花样滑冰运动员展示了穿插步，她的双脚在冰面上滑动时，流畅地交替穿插。

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noun

腿锁, 膝锁

A leglock.

Examples :

"The wrestler used a grapevine to control his opponent's leg. "

摔跤手用了一个腿锁来控制对手的腿。

sport body action

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verb

锁腿，夹腿。

To restrain in a leglock.

Examples :

"The wrestler grapevined his opponent's leg, preventing him from escaping. "

摔跤手用腿锁住了对手的腿，使他无法逃脱。

sport action body