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leather

UK //ˈleð.ər//US //ˈleð.ɚ//

词源

源自古英语 'lether',与古诺尔斯语 'leðr' 和德语 'Leder' 同源,均指经过处理的动物皮。

noun

❶ 指经过鞣制处理的动物皮制成的耐用材料,常用于制作鞋子、包包、夹克等物品。质地坚韧且有光泽。

“She bought a beautiful leather handbag.”

(她买了一个漂亮的皮革手提包。)

“The sofa is covered with soft leather.”

(沙发表面覆盖着柔软的皮革。)

同义词:hide, skin, suede

verb

❶ 用皮革覆盖或装饰某物,或指用皮鞭抽打的动作。

“The chair was leathered to make it more durable.”

(椅子用皮革包裹以增加耐用性。)

“He leathered the ball across the field.”

(他用力将球踢过球场。)

同义词:whip, beat, cover

常见短语

genuine leather — 指用真正的动物皮制成的皮革,区别于人造革或合成材料。

“This wallet is made of genuine leather, so it's more expensive.”

(这个钱包是真皮做的,所以更贵。)

leather goods — 泛指用皮革制成的各类商品,如包包、皮带、手套等。

“The store specializes in high-quality leather goods.”

(这家店专营高品质的皮革制品。)