hoop

1. N-COUNT A hoop is a ring made of wood, metal, or plastic. (木头、金属或塑料制成的) 环

A boy came towards them, rolling an iron hoop. 一个男孩滚着一个铁环朝他们走来。

2. N-COUNT A basketball hoop is the ring that players try to throw the ball into in order to score points for their team. (篮球) 篮圈

3. V to surround with or as if with a hoop 包围

4. N/V →a variant spelling of whoop

5. PHRASE If someone makes you jump through hoops, they make you do lots of difficult or boring things in order to please them or achieve something. 饱受折磨

He had the receptionist almost jumping through hoops for him. But to no avail. 他让接待员为他几乎饱经折磨，但根本没有用。