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rug

UK /rʌɡ/US /rʌɡ/

词源

源自斯堪的纳维亚语(如古诺尔斯语 'rogg',意为粗毛布),14世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 铺在地板上的小块厚实织物,通常用于装饰或保暖,比地毯小且可移动。

“She placed a colorful rug in front of the fireplace.”

(她在壁炉前铺了一块色彩鲜艳的小地毯。)

“The cat loves to nap on the soft rug.”

(猫咪喜欢在柔软的地毯上打盹。)

同义词:carpet, mat, floor covering, throw rug, hearth rug

常见短语

pull the rug out from under someone — 突然撤销对某人的支持或帮助,使其陷入困境。

“The company pulled the rug out from under him by canceling the project.”

(公司突然取消项目,让他措手不及。)