snare /snɛə/ CET6+ TEM8 ( snaring, snared, snares )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A snare is a trap for catching birds or small animals. It consists of a loop of wire or rope which pulls tight around the animal. (捕捉鸟或小动物的) 罗网

  例：

  I felt like an animal caught in a snare.

  我感到自己像是一头陷入网罗的野兽。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT If you describe a situation as a snare, you mean that it is a trap from which it is difficult to escape. 陷阱 [正式]

  例：

  Given data which are free from bias there are further snares to avoid in statistical work.

  就算这些数据不带任何偏见，但是统计工作中还有许多需要避免的陷阱。

• 3. 

  N a set of gut strings wound with wire fitted against the lower drumhead of a snare drum. They produce a rattling sound when the drum is beaten (绷在小军鼓下面的)响弦 [music]

• 4. 

  V-T If someone snares an animal, they catch it using a snare. 用罗网捕捉

  例：

  He'd snared a rabbit earlier in the day.

  那天早些时候，他用罗网捕了一只野兔。