1. N-COUNT A strand of something such as hair, wire, or thread is a single thin piece of it. (頭發(fā)、電線或紗線的) 縷

She tried to blow a grey strand of hair from her eyes. 她試圖吹開(kāi)眼前的一縷白發(fā)。

2. V-T If you are stranded, you are prevented from leaving a place, for example because of bad weather. 使滯留

The climbers had been stranded by a storm. 這些登山者被暴風(fēng)雨困住了。

3. V to form (a rope, cable, etc) by winding strands together 搓; 絞(繩索等)

4. V to leave or drive (ships, fish, etc) aground or ashore or (of ships, fish, etc) to be left or driven ashore 使(船、魚(yú)等)擱淺