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tassels

UK //ˈtæs.əlz//US //ˈtæs.əlz//

词源

源自中古英语 tassel,最初指雄性猎鹰胸前的羽毛装饰,后经古法语 tassel(束、簇)演变而来,与拉丁语 taxillus(小骰子)可能存在关联。

noun

❶ 指装饰用的流苏或穗子,通常由多条细线或丝带束在一起,悬挂在衣物、窗帘或帽子上作为装饰。

“The graduation cap had golden tassels hanging from the top.”

(毕业帽的顶部悬挂着金色的流苏。)

“She added red tassels to the edges of the curtains for a festive look.”

(她在窗帘边缘加了红色流苏,营造节日氛围。)

同义词:fringe, pendant, ornament

verb

❶ 指给某物装饰上流苏或穗子,使其更具美观性。常用于描述手工艺品或纺织品的加工过程。

“She tasseled the ends of the scarf to give it a bohemian style.”

(她在围巾两端加上流苏,打造波西米亚风格。)

“The craftswoman was tasseling the ceremonial banner with golden threads.”

(女工匠正在用金线为仪式横幅制作流苏。)

同义词:fringe, adorn, embellish

常见短语

tassel loafers — 指鞋面上装饰有流苏的乐福鞋,属于经典皮鞋款式,常见于商务休闲穿搭。

“He wore his favorite brown tassel loafers to the business casual event.”

(他穿着最爱的棕色流苏乐福鞋参加商务休闲活动。)

tassel earrings — 指带有垂坠流苏装饰的耳环,多用于民族风或波西米亚风格的配饰。

“Her silver tassel earrings swayed as she danced.”

(她跳舞时,银制流苏耳环随之摆动。)