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tapestry

UK //ˈtæp.ɪ.stri//US //ˈtæp.ə.stri//

词源

源自中古法语 'tapisserie',意为‘挂毯’,进一步源于古法语 'tapiz'(织物),最终来自拉丁语 'tapete'(地毯或覆盖物)。

noun

❶ 指一种装饰性的织物,通常由彩色线编织而成,上面有图案或场景,常用于墙壁装饰或讲述故事。

“The medieval castle was adorned with beautiful tapestries depicting historical battles.”

(中世纪城堡里装饰着描绘历史战役的美丽挂毯。)

“She spent years weaving a tapestry that told the story of her family.”

(她花了多年时间编织一幅讲述她家族故事的挂毯。)

❶ 比喻复杂或多样的事物组合,常用于形容文化、历史或社会的丰富性。

“The city is a tapestry of different cultures and traditions.”

(这座城市是不同文化和传统的交织体。)

“Her life was a rich tapestry of experiences from around the world.”

(她的生活是一幅由世界各地经历编织的丰富画卷。)

同义词:textile, fabric, weaving, arras, embroidery

常见短语

weave a tapestry — 指编织挂毯或比喻创造复杂而丰富的事物。

“The author weaves a tapestry of characters in her latest novel.”

(作者在她最新的小说中编织了一幅丰富多彩的人物画卷。)

rich tapestry — 形容多样或复杂的事物,强调其丰富性。

“The documentary explores the rich tapestry of human emotions.”

(这部纪录片探索了人类情感的丰富多样性。)