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drape

UK //dreɪp//US //dreɪp//

词源

源自中古法语 'draper'(布置布料),最终来自拉丁语 'drappus'(布匹、织物)。14世纪进入英语,最初指布料商人的职业。

verb

❶ 将布料或衣物松散地悬挂或覆盖在某物上,使其自然下垂形成优雅的褶皱。常用于描述窗帘、衣物或装饰布的布置方式。

“She draped a shawl over her shoulders to keep warm.”

(她将披肩随意搭在肩上保暖。)

“The artist draped the model in flowing silk for the painting.”

(艺术家为画作让模特披上飘逸的丝绸。)

同义词:hang, cover, swathe, arrange, clothe

noun

❶ 指悬挂的布料或窗帘,尤其强调其垂坠的质感和优雅的褶皱效果。也用于描述衣物自然下垂的形态。

“The drapes in the living room matched the sofa perfectly.”

(客厅的窗帘与沙发搭配得恰到好处。)

“Her gown had a beautiful drape that flowed as she walked.”

(她的礼服垂感极佳,行走时如水般流动。)

同义词:curtain, hangings, drop, covering, fold

常见短语

drape over — 将某物松散地覆盖或悬挂在另一物体上,形成自然下垂的效果。常用于布置装饰或临时遮盖。

“She draped a blanket over the couch to hide the stain.”

(她在沙发上搭了条毯子遮盖污渍。)

drape oneself in — 用布料包裹身体,通常指随意而非正式地穿着,强调轻松随性的姿态。

“The actress draped herself in a fur stole for the photoshoot.”

(女演员为拍照随意裹着毛皮披肩。)