Hooking Meaning in English
word · lemma: hook
释义
Attaching, catching, or connecting something with a hook or curved device. Figuratively, capturing someone's attention or interest, or connecting/linking things together.
用法与细微差别
"Hooking up" has two meanings: (1) connecting devices ("hooking up the speakers") and (2) casual romantic/sexual encounter (informal). "Hooking" in fishing means catching a fish. "Got me hooked" means addicted or deeply interested. In sports, hooking is an illegal move.
例句
He spent the morning hooking fish at the lake.
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Can you help me with hooking up the new printer?
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The opening scene was great at hooking the audience.
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That first episode got me completely hooked — I binge-watched the entire season.
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She's been hooking rugs by hand as a hobby — each one takes about three months.
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The marketing team focused on hooking new subscribers with a free trial offer.
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