belay
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/bɪˈleɪ/
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/ˈbiːleɪ/
to secure a rope to a fixed object like a rock to ensure safety during climbing
Before climbing the steep rock, the instructor made sure to belay me for safety.
在攀爬陡峭的岩塊之前,教練確保為我繫上安全繩以確保安全。
to countermand or cancel an order or command
The captain decided to belay the march due to bad weather.
由於天氣惡劣,隊長決定暫停行軍。
the act of securing a rope to a fixed object, typically in climbing
A secure belay is critical for any climbing expedition.
一個安全的支點對於任何攀岩探險來說都是至關重要的。