
好词典

源自古英语rima(边缘),与古诺尔斯语rim(边缘)同源,可能源自原始日耳曼语*rimō。
❶ 指圆形物体的边缘部分,通常用于描述轮毂、杯子、眼镜等物品的外圈结构。
“The car has shiny silver rims that make it stand out.”
(这辆车有闪亮的银色轮毂,让它显得与众不同。)
“She sipped coffee from a cup with a golden rim.”
(她从一个金色边缘的杯子里啜饮咖啡。)
❶ 指在物体边缘形成或围绕某物,常用于描述自然地貌或人工装饰。
“The lake was rimmed with tall pine trees.”
(湖边环绕着高大的松树。)
“Her eyes were rimmed with dark eyeliner.”
(她的眼睛画上了深色眼线。)
on the rim of — 表示处于某事物的边缘或临界点,常用于描述地理位置或抽象状态。
“The village is on the rim of the desert, where water is scarce.”
(这个村庄位于沙漠边缘,那里水资源匮乏。)
rim shot — 打击乐术语,指同时敲击鼓边和鼓面的演奏技巧,产生特殊的音响效果。
“The drummer ended the solo with a sharp rim shot.”
(鼓手以一记清脆的边击结束了独奏。)