英语语法分析

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。

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。

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.

只是有两个问题：打平结和套索对她完成工作毫无助益，而且她感觉捐款也不是自发性的。