
lacing
词源
源自中古英语 lacen,来自古法语 lacer,最终源于拉丁语 laqueare(用套索捕捉)。
noun
❶ 指用鞋带或绳子交叉穿绕的动作或方式,常见于系鞋带、绑紧衣物等场景。
“Her lacing technique made the boots fit perfectly.”
(她的系带技巧让靴子非常合脚。)
“The lacing on his backpack broke during the hike.”
(他背包上的系带在徒步时断了。)
❶ 指在饮料中少量添加烈酒的行为,通常是为了调味或增加酒精度。
“The punch had a subtle lacing of rum.”
(潘趣酒里掺了少许朗姆酒。)
“She noticed the lacing of whiskey in her coffee.”
(她发现咖啡里掺了威士忌。)
verb
❶ 用带子或绳子穿绕并系紧的动作,如系鞋带或绑紧衣物。
“She was lacing up her running shoes.”
(她正在系跑鞋的鞋带。)
“He laced the corset tightly for the costume.”
(他为戏服紧紧束好束腰。)
❶ 在食物或饮料中少量添加某种成分(尤指酒精)。
“The chef laced the sauce with a hint of wine.”
(厨师在酱汁里加了少许葡萄酒。)
“They laced the cupcakes with cinnamon.”
(他们在纸杯蛋糕里加了肉桂。)
常见短语
lacing up — 指系紧鞋带或绳索的动作,常用于运动前或穿戴装备时。
“Lacing up his skates, he stepped onto the ice.”
(他系好冰鞋鞋带,滑上了冰面。)
laced with — 形容某物中混合了少量其他物质,可能带有积极(如调味)或消极(如下毒)含义。
“Her speech was laced with sarcasm.”
(她的演讲夹杂着讽刺。)