
好词典

源自中古英语 'sterchen',与古英语 'stearc'(坚硬的)相关,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根。
❶ 指衣物经过上浆处理,变得硬挺、平整的状态。常用于形容衬衫、制服等需要保持挺括外观的衣物。
“He wore a starched white shirt to the interview.”
(他穿了一件浆过的白衬衫去面试。)
“The nurse's uniform was perfectly starched and wrinkle-free.”
(护士的制服浆得笔挺,没有一丝皱褶。)
❶ 形容人的行为或态度过于正式、拘谨,缺乏自然放松的状态。
“Her starched manner made everyone feel uncomfortable at the party.”
(她刻板的举止让派对上的每个人都感到不自在。)
“The professor's starched personality didn't match his colorful tie.”
(教授拘谨的个性与他鲜艳的领带很不相称。)
starched collar — 指经过上浆处理而变得硬挺的衣领,特指传统正装衬衫的挺括领子。
“The lawyer adjusted his starched collar before entering the courtroom.”
(律师在进入法庭前整理了一下他浆硬的衣领。)
starched linen — 经过上浆处理的亚麻布料,常用于制作需要保持形状的桌布或衣物。
“The restaurant used starched linen tablecloths for their fine dining service.”
(这家餐厅的精致餐饮服务使用浆过的亚麻桌布。)