名詞 irons:

1. metal shackles; for hands or legs
   同義詞：chains

名詞 iron:

1. a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
   同義詞：iron, Fe, atomic number 26
2. a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
   同義詞：iron
3. implement used to brand live stock
   同義詞：iron, branding iron
4. home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
   同義詞：iron, smoothing iron

動詞 iron:

1. press and smooth with a heated iron
   同義詞：iron, iron out, press

1. The criminal was in irons, but made good his escape.
   這犯人戴著鐐銬，但還是逃跑了。
2. I don't care too much if this plan doesn't succeed because I've got several more irons in the fire.
   如果這個計劃實現(xiàn)不了，我也不在乎，因為我同時有好幾件事要干。
3. She has too many irons in the fire.
   她手頭上攬的事情太多了。
4. Paul had a number of irons in the fire, and he managed to keep all of them hot.
   保羅手上攬了好幾件工作，他有辦法件件都做好。