learn the ropes

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˈlɜːn ðə ˈɹəʊps/    美 /ˈlɝn ðə ˈɹoʊps/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge. informal
    — Work slowly and cautiously until you have learned the ropes.
  2. To learn some skill requiring specialist knowledge. informal
    — While it is unlikely that [Lonny] Baxter plays a significant role immediately, he will be able to learn the ropes of interior play from such veterans as [Dikembe] Mutumbo, Yao [Ming], and [Juwan] Howard.

词形变化

learns the ropes present,singular,third-person learning the ropes participle,present learned the ropes participle,past learned the ropes past learnt the ropes participle,past learnt the ropes past

词汇关系

相关词
know the ropes show someone the ropes show the ropes cut one's teeth get the hang of trick of the trade

词源

Of nautical origin: in the past, the phrase “he knows the ropes” written on a seaman’s discharge meant that he was inexperienced and familiar only with a ship’s principal ropes.
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