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scarf

UK /skɑːf/US /skɑːrf/

词源

源自法语 'escharpe',意为'围巾'或'肩带',后演变为英语中的 scarf。动词用法可能源自拟声词,模仿快速吞咽的声音。

noun

❶ 围巾,一种长条形的织物,通常围在脖子上用于保暖或装饰。

“She wrapped a woolen scarf around her neck to keep warm.”

(她在脖子上围了一条羊毛围巾保暖。)

“He gave her a silk scarf as a birthday present.”

(他送给她一条丝巾作为生日礼物。)

同义词:shawl, wrap, muffler

verb

❶ 狼吞虎咽地吃,形容快速且贪婪地进食。

“He scarfed down the pizza in just a few minutes.”

(他几分钟内就狼吞虎咽地吃完了披萨。)

“The kids scarfed all the cookies before dinner.”

(孩子们在晚饭前狼吞虎咽地吃光了所有饼干。)

同义词:gobble, devour, wolf down

常见短语

scarf down — 快速吃完食物,通常带有匆忙或贪婪的意味。

“He scarfed down his breakfast and rushed out the door.”

(他狼吞虎咽地吃完早餐,然后冲出了门。)