n.

1. 絞索，套索[C]
   put a noose around somebody's neck

   把絞索套在某人脖子上

2. 束縛；圈套，陷阱[C]
3. 絞刑[the S]

vt.

1. 把（繩索）打成活套
2. 用套索捕捉；使落入圈套

n.

a loop with a running knot which tightens as the rope or wire is pulled, used especially to hang offenders or trap animals.

v.

apply a noose to; catch with a noose.