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dressings

UK //ˈdrɛsɪŋz//US //ˈdrɛsɪŋz//

词源

源自中古英语dressing,最初指'整理、装饰',后引申出'敷料'和'调味酱'的含义。

noun

❶ 指用于覆盖伤口或保护皮肤的敷料,通常是纱布、绷带等医疗用品。

“The nurse changed the dressings on his wound every day.”

(护士每天为他更换伤口上的敷料。)

“Keep the dressings clean to prevent infection.”

(保持敷料清洁以防感染。)

❶ 指沙拉或食物的调味酱汁,如油醋汁、千岛酱等。

“I prefer light dressings like lemon vinaigrette on my salad.”

(我喜欢在沙拉上加清淡的调味汁,比如柠檬油醋汁。)

“The restaurant offers a variety of dressings for the salad bar.”

(这家餐厅为沙拉吧提供多种调味酱。)

同义词:bandages, coverings, sauces, condiments

常见短语

salad dressings — 特指用于拌沙拉的调味酱汁,常见种类包括凯撒酱、牧场酱等。

“The grocery store has an entire aisle dedicated to salad dressings.”

(杂货店有整整一个货架专门摆放沙拉酱。)

change the dressings — 医疗场景中指定期更换伤口敷料以保持清洁和促进愈合。

“Remember to change the dressings every morning and evening.”

(记得每天早晚更换敷料。)