If they turned to ranching, they needed a lariat, a branding iron, and a pair of pliers.
如果他们变成牧场，他们需要一个套索，品牌铁，及一对钳子。
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If they turned to ranching, they needed a lariat (or rope), a branding iron, and a pair of pliers.
如果他们变成牧场，他们需要一个套索(或绳索)，品牌铁，及一对钳子。
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Just two hitches: Tying square knots and lariat loops wouldn't help her get her job done and she didn't feel free to make contributions as she saw fit.