loom
n machine for weaving cloth 织布机.
loom v
(a) [Ipr, Ip]
appear in an indistinct and often threatening way 隐现(常令人生畏)
an enormous shape looming (up) in the distance, out of the darkness, through the mist, etc 自远处、 从黑暗中、 透过雾霭等森森然逼临的庞然大物.
(b) [La, I] (fig 比喻) appear important or threatening 显得重要或令人生畏
The prospect of war loomed large in everyone's mind. 战事将起的庞大阴影威慑人心.
the looming threat of a strike 非同小可的罢工威胁.
They are my only comfort. When you take those away from me, you also take my life.
它们是我唯一的安慰。你们没收了我的财物,也就是要了我的命。
Finally, and above all, enjoy your reading!
最后而又最重要的是,你得喜欢阅读!
Among the different types of bee, it is the honey bee that has most interested scientists because of the language they use to communicate with each other.