traps
Произношение: [træps]
Контекст: «animals»
(noun) a device that is used to catch animals. Think of a box or a net that closes when an animal goes inside. People use traps in hunting or to catch pests.
Пример
The hunter set several traps in the forest to catch rabbits.
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The traps were ineffective, and no animals were caught.
Пример
What kind of traps do you think work best for catching mice?
Контекст: «play»
(noun) a situation that tricks someone into making a mistake or getting caught in a problem. Sometimes it's like a surprise that can get someone into trouble without them knowing it.
Пример
The clever magician's act was filled with traps that amazed the audience.
Пример
The plan was simple enough, but there were no traps to confuse anyone.
Пример
Can you see the traps in the story that led the character to fail?
Контекст: «capture»
(verb) to catch someone or something in a trap. It means you have successfully taken control of something that was trying to escape or get away.
Пример
They managed to trap the stray dog and took it to a shelter.
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They didn’t trap any fish during their entire trip.
Пример
How do you plan to trap the raccoon that's been visiting your trash cans?
Контекст: «deceive»
(verb) to trick someone into getting caught or stuck in a problem. It means leading someone to make a wrong choice without them knowing it.
Пример
The detective set a plan to trap the thief during his next robbery.
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He didn’t try to trap his friend; he was honest with him about everything.
Пример
What methods do you think are used to trap people into scams?