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源自阿拉伯语 'Mosul'(伊拉克摩苏尔),该地曾以生产此类布料闻名,17世纪通过意大利语传入英语。
❶ 一种轻薄透气的平纹棉布,质地柔软且略带透明感,常用于制作夏季衣物、窗帘或医疗敷料。
“She wore a dress made of fine muslin that fluttered in the breeze.”
(她穿着一条细薄棉布制成的裙子,在微风中轻轻飘动。)
“The baby's crib was draped with muslin to protect from insects.”
(婴儿床上挂着棉纱布,用来防蚊虫。)
muslin wrap — 指用棉布包裹婴儿的传统方法,能提供安全感并调节体温。
“New parents learned how to do a muslin wrap for their newborn.”
(新手父母学习如何用棉布包裹新生儿。)