| 释义 |
hoops Theme: SPORTS - BASKETBALL n. the game of basketball.You wanna go play some hoops?Welcome to another evening of college hoops, brought to you by the Nova Motor Company.
hoops noun handcuffs US, 1949
idiomhoopsmake sb jump/go through (the) hoops(also put sb through (the) hoops)to make someone do lots of difficult things, or answer a lot of questions in order to get something they want, especially when this seems unfair or silly :Making developers jump through a few hoops may be a good idea, but demanding that they put original art in every new building is a little extreme.How many more hoops do women have to be put through to earn equal treatment in the workplace?NoteA hoop is a large ring that some animals can be trained to jump through to perform.
hoops1. slang Various challenges one must face or overcome in pursuit of something, especially those that seem arbitrary or excessive. You shouldn't have to jump through hoops just to get a car loan. At Johnson Motors, we make it easy for you. The bank really makes you go through hoops to get a loan. 2. slang Basketball. Come on, man, it's a beautiful day—let's go down to the court and shoot some hoops. Everyone becomes a fan of college hoops during March Madness. hoops n. the game of basketball. Welcome to another evening of college hoops, brought to you by the Nova Motor Company. |