n.

1. 勺子；长柄勺[C]
   There was a wood ladle chained to the deck.

   甲板上拴着一个长柄木杓。

vt.

1. 以勺舀取

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.