knot
/nɒt/ · /nɑːt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3832 in the learning path
绳结；结
Definitions
n. A tight fastening made by tying rope or string.
绳结；结
v. To tie something into a knot.
打结；把…系牢
n. A speed unit equal to one nautical mile per hour.
节（航速单位）
Example
This knot is too tight for me to undo.
这个结太紧了，我解不开。
During outdoor education courses, students learn to tie a secure knot before attempting basic climbing activities.
在户外教育课程中，学生先学习打牢固的绳结，再尝试基础攀爬活动。
Collocations
- tie a knot
- undo a knot
- a tight knot
- a speed of twenty knots
Word family
- knotted (adj)
- knotty (adj)
Usage tip
k不发音；航速的knot是每小时一海里。
FAQ
- What does knot mean?
- A tight fastening made by tying rope or string. To tie something into a knot. A speed unit equal to one nautical mile per hour.
- How is knot pronounced?
- UK /nɒt/, US /nɑːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
