rethread
verb [ T ] (also re-thread) uk/ˌriːˈθred/
（给针或钩）重新穿线
to put a length of thread, string, etc. through a narrow hole or into a small space again
She rethreaded her needle and knotted the ends of the thread together.
I take about four minutes to re-thread the fishing line and tie on a hook. 我花了大约四分钟的时间重新穿好鱼线并系在鱼钩上。
（给珠子）重新串线
to put things such as beads (= small, round objects with a hole through the middle) back onto a string or thread
As well as those that are broken, the strings of your favourite necklaces should be rethreaded once a year. 除了那些断掉的项链要重串外，你最喜欢的项链的也应该每年重新串一次线。
It's time to get those necklaces re-threaded.
- More examples
- Check that the thread is wound smoothly onto the bobbin; if it isn't, unravel it and rethread the bobbin.
- Frequently, the thread broke and the sewing machine had to be rethreaded.
- Unravel the thread that's collected in the bobbin case, snip it off, throw it in the bin, and rethread it.
- He discovered he could re-thread the tape in reverse to achieve interesting sonic effects.