show someone the ropes

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To explain the fundamentals of something to someone.

词形变化

shows someone the ropes present,singular,third-person showing someone the ropes participle,present showed someone the ropes past shown someone the ropes participle,past

词源

Derived from sailing ships. The nautical term meaning to teach a complete novice which ropes, or sheets, lead to or support which parts of the ship's structure.
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