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excelsior

UK /ɪkˈsɛlsiːɔː/US /ɪkˈsɛlsiːɔːr/

词源

源自拉丁语“excelsior”(更高),19世纪被英语吸收,既作为物质名称也作为励志口号。

noun

❶ 一种细长的木屑或刨花,常用于填充包装材料或制作手工艺品,具有缓冲和保护物品的作用。

“The fragile items were packed with excelsior to prevent damage during shipping.”

(易碎物品用木屑填充包装,以防止运输过程中损坏。)

“She used excelsior to stuff the handmade dolls for a natural look.”

(她用手工木屑填充自制玩偶,使其看起来更自然。)

同义词:wood shavings, packing material, wood wool

常见短语

Excelsior! — 用作鼓舞人心的口号,表达不断进步、追求卓越的意愿,常见于演讲或团队激励场景。

“At the end of the meeting, the CEO exclaimed, 'Excelsior!' to motivate the staff.”

(会议结束时,CEO高呼“精益求精!”以激励员工。)