a network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets, used to catch its prey 蜘蛛网 ■a similar filmy network spun by some insect larvae, especially communal caterpillars (一些昆虫幼体吐出)蛛网状物 ■(figurative)a complex system of interconnected elements, especially one perceived as a trap or danger (喻)(相互关联因素组成)复杂系统;圈套;罗网 he found himself caught up in a web of bureaucracy. 他发现自己陷入了官僚机构的罗网。 ■(the Web). short for world wide web world wide web 的简称
a membrane between the toes of a swimming bird or other aquatic animal 蹼 ■a thin flat part connecting thicker or more solid parts in machinery 连结板;金属薄条(片)
a roll of paper used in a continuous printing process (连续印刷用)一卷纸 ■the endless wire mesh in a papermaking machine on which such paper is made (制造卷筒纸的造纸机上的)无端金属丝网
a piece of woven fabric 织物
(webbed, webbing)
[no obj., with adverbial]move or hang so as to form a web-like shape 织网;形成网状 an intricate transportation network webs from coast to coast. 海岸间错综复杂的运输网络。 ■[with obj.](一般作be webbed)cover with or as though with a web 用网(或网状物)覆盖 she noticed his tanned skin, webbed with fine creases. 她注意到他晒黑的皮肤上布满了细纹。
派生 web-like adjective 语源
Old English web(b) 'woven fabric', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch web, also to weave. Early use of the verb was in the sense 'weave (fabric) on a loom'