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necklace

UK //ˈnɛklɪs//US //ˈnɛkləs//

词源

源自中古英语 'neck'(脖子)和 'lace'(带子或装饰品),字面意思是“戴在脖子上的装饰品”。

noun

❶ 项链,指戴在脖子上的装饰品,通常由金属、宝石、珍珠等材料制成,用于美化或象征意义。

“She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.”

(她戴了一条漂亮的钻石项链去参加派对。)

“He gave his wife a gold necklace for their anniversary.”

(他在结婚纪念日送给妻子一条金项链。)

同义词:chain, pendant, choker, locket, beads

常见短语

pearl necklace — 珍珠项链,由珍珠串成的项链,常用于正式场合或作为贵重礼物。

“She received a pearl necklace as a graduation gift.”

(她收到了一条珍珠项链作为毕业礼物。)