a structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something
梯子。
〈喻〉 (人或事物)逐步发展或上升的阶梯;进身之阶
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employees on their way up the career ladder .在事业阶梯上上升的雇员。
〈英〉 (紧身衣或长筒袜的)(纵向)抽丝。
〈英〉 使(紧身衣,长筒袜)抽丝
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[as adj.
laddered ]her dress was crumpled and her tights were laddered .她的连衣裙皱巴巴的,紧身衣也抽了丝。
[no obj.](of tights or stockings)develop a ladder
(紧身衣,长筒袜)出现抽丝。
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