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hoop
Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được
Số nhiều: hoopsQuá khứ: hoopedPhân từ 2: hoopedV-ing: hoopingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null
The word evokes a sense of enclosure and restriction, often linked to the physical tension of a rigid circle. It carries a strong association with sports and performance, where the hoop acts as a target or a threshold that must be passed through to achieve a goal. In social or professional contexts, the term shifts toward the idea of arbitrary requirements. It suggests a series of tedious or unnecessary tasks imposed by an authority, emphasizing a feeling of frustration and lack of autonomy.
A hoop is a distinct physical object, such as a piece of sports equipment or a ring used in a circus act.