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drapes

UK //dreɪps//US //dreɪps//

词源

源自中古法语 'drap'(布料),最终来自拉丁语 'drappus'(织物或布匹)。动词用法始于17世纪,由布料悬挂的方式引申而来。

noun

❶ 指悬挂在窗户上的厚重布料,用于遮光或装饰,通常比普通窗帘更正式且质地更厚实。

“She chose dark blue drapes for the living room to match the sofa.”

(她为客厅选了深蓝色帷帘,以搭配沙发。)

“The sunlight filtered through the sheer drapes in the morning.”

(晨光透过薄纱帷帘洒进来。)

同义词:curtains, window coverings, hangings

verb

❶ 将布料松散地悬挂或覆盖在某物上,使其呈现自然垂坠的褶皱效果。

“She draped a shawl over her shoulders before going out.”

(出门前她将披肩随意搭在肩上。)

“The statue was draped with a velvet cloth for the unveiling ceremony.”

(雕像为揭幕仪式覆盖着天鹅绒布。)

同义词:hang, dangle, swathe

常见短语

drape over — 指将某物松散地覆盖在另一物体表面,形成自然垂落的状态。

“Drape the tablecloth over the edges to create a casual look.”

(将桌布垂挂在桌边营造随意感。)