noose

1. N-COUNT A noose is a circular loop at the end of a piece of rope or wire. A noose is tied with a knot that allows it to be tightened, and it is usually used to trap animals or hang people. 套索; 绞索

...a horrifying videotape of a man swinging from a noose. …一盘一名男子吊在绞索上的恐怖录像带。