loom
n machine for weaving cloth 织布机.
loom v
(a) [Ipr, Ip]
appear in an indistinct and often threatening way 隐现(常令人生畏)
an enormous shape looming (up) in the distance, out of the darkness, through the mist, etc 自远处、 从黑暗中、 透过雾霭等森森然逼临的庞然大物.
(b) [La, I] (fig 比喻) appear important or threatening 显得重要或令人生畏
The prospect of war loomed large in everyone's mind. 战事将起的庞大阴影威慑人心.
the looming threat of a strike 非同小可的罢工威胁.
They took with them dogs, rats and plants like the sweet potato,and settled mainly in North Island where the weather was warmer.
他们随身带去了狗、老鼠及像红薯之类的植物,并且大部分定居在气候比较温暖的北岛。
To examine your skills and abilities still further, ask yourself this question: in the following three areas - skills with people, skills with information or skills with things - which are your best skills? Note that it is not enough to say to yourself,