n.

1. 杓子；長柄杓[C]
   There was a wood ladle chained to the deck.

   甲板上拴著一個木長柄杓。

vt.

1. 以杓舀取

n.

1. a large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup or sauce.
2. a container for transporting molten metal in a foundry.

v.

1. serve with a ladle.
2. (ladle something out) distribute something in large amounts.