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sheepskin

UK //ˈʃiːp.skɪn//US //ˈʃiːp.skɪn//

词源

源自中古英语 'schepeskyn',由 'sheep'(羊)和 'skin'(皮)组合而成。

noun

❶ 指羊的皮毛,通常经过处理后用于制作衣物、鞋子或装饰品。这种材料因其柔软和保暖性而受到青睐。

“He wore a coat made of sheepskin to keep warm in winter.”

(他穿着一件羊皮大衣以在冬天保暖。)

“Sheepskin rugs are popular for their soft texture.”

(羊皮地毯因其柔软的质地而受欢迎。)

❶ 在非正式用法中,也指大学文凭,源于过去文凭常写在羊皮纸上。

“After four years of hard work, he finally got his sheepskin.”

(经过四年的努力学习,他终于拿到了文凭。)

“She framed her sheepskin and hung it on the wall.”

(她把文凭装裱起来挂在墙上。)

同义词:lambskin, parchment, diploma, hide, fell

常见短语

sheepskin jacket — 指用羊皮制作的夹克,通常保暖且时尚,适合秋冬季节穿着。

“He bought a stylish sheepskin jacket for the cold weather.”

(他为寒冷的天气买了一件时尚的羊皮夹克。)

sheepskin rug — 指用羊皮制成的地毯或垫子,常用于装饰或增加舒适感。

“The living room looks cozy with a sheepskin rug by the fireplace.”

(客厅里壁炉旁放着一张羊皮地毯,看起来很温馨。)