1·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。
2·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。