| 词组 | bear trap |
| 释义 | bear trap Theme: POLICE n. a hidden speed trap, one set by a bear. (Citizens band radio.)That whole town is a glorified bear trap.I got caught in a bear trap. bear trap noun 1 in the Canadian Navy, a helicopter haul-down and securing device CANADA, 1995. 2 the clutch on a Laverda motorcyle. Named after the amount of effort required to pull the clutch lever in US, 1992. 3 in television and film making, a strong clamp used for attaching lights to rigging US, 1987. 4 a police radar-trap for speeding motorists US, 1976 bear trapA place where a police officer waits, often in hiding, to catch drivers that are speeding. Also called a "speed trap." Likely related to highway patrol officers being called "bear," a possible reference to Smokey the Bear (a cartoon character who wears a hat similar to those sometimes worn by the highway patrol). Ugh, I got a speeding ticket today, thanks to a bear trap. bear trap n. a hidden speed trap, one set by a bear. (Citizens band radio.) That whole town is a glorified bear trap. |
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