grapnel
n
(nautical 海)
1 (formerly) instrument with hooks for holding an enemy ship in order to climb on board (旧时)多爪钩(用以钩住敌船的工具).
2 hooked anchor for holding a boat still, esp in a lake, river, etc 多爪锚. =>illus 见插图.
🗣️ 情景例句
What kinds of articles have you written?
你写过一些什么样的文章?
It's not my fault!
又不是我的错!
Reading about them increases our understanding without dispelling our fears.