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towel

UK //ˈtaʊəl//US //ˈtaʊəl//

词源

源自中古英语 'towaille',来自古法语 'toaille',最终源于日耳曼语系,与德语 'Tuch'(布)同源。

noun

❶ 一种吸水性布料,通常用于擦干身体或物品表面的水分,常见于浴室、厨房等场所。

“She dried her hair with a soft towel.”

(她用一条柔软的毛巾擦干了头发。)

“Please hang the wet towel on the rack.”

(请把湿毛巾挂在架子上。)

同义词:cloth, wipe, rag

verb

❶ 用毛巾擦干或擦拭某物,通常指通过按压或摩擦的方式去除水分。

“She toweled the dog gently after its bath.”

(给狗洗完澡后,她轻轻用毛巾把它擦干。)

“He toweled off quickly before getting dressed.”

(他迅速用毛巾擦干身体后穿上衣服。)

同义词:dry, wipe, pat

常见短语

throw in the towel — 认输或放弃,源自拳击比赛中教练扔毛巾表示弃权的动作。

“After failing the test three times, he finally threw in the towel.”

(三次考试失败后,他终于放弃了。)

towel rack — 专门用于悬挂毛巾的架子,常见于浴室或卫生间。

“The heated towel rack keeps the towels warm and dry.”

(电热毛巾架能让毛巾保持温暖干燥。)