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embroidery

UK //ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri//US //ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri//

词源

源自中古英语 'embrouderie',来自古法语 'embrouder'(刺绣),由 'en-'(进入)和 'brouder'(刺绣)组成。

noun

❶ 刺绣,指用针线在布料上缝制装饰图案的手工艺,常见于衣物、家居饰品等。

“She learned embroidery from her grandmother when she was a child.”

(她小时候跟祖母学会了刺绣。)

“The dress was decorated with intricate embroidery.”

(这条裙子上装饰着精美的刺绣。)

❶ 引申为对故事或事实的修饰或夸张,使其更加生动或戏剧化。

“His account of the event was full of embroidery.”

(他对事件的描述充满了夸张。)

“The journalist was accused of adding embroidery to the story.”

(这名记者被指控在报道中添加了夸张的内容。)

同义词:needlework, stitching, ornamentation

常见短语

embroidery frame — 刺绣绷子,用于固定布料以便于刺绣的工具。

“She stretched the fabric on the embroidery frame before starting her work.”

(她在开始工作前将布料固定在刺绣绷子上。)

gold embroidery — 金线刺绣,使用金线进行的刺绣工艺,常见于传统服饰或宗教用品。

“The royal robe was adorned with gold embroidery.”

(这件皇家长袍上装饰着金线刺绣。)