
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)
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。)