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twill

UK //twɪl//US //twɪl//

词源

源自古英语 'twili'(意为 '双线'),与 'two' 相关,指斜纹织法中经纬线的交错方式。

noun

❶ 一种纺织品的织法,特点是斜纹纹理,常用于制作耐用的衣物如牛仔裤或工作服。

“This pair of jeans is made from sturdy twill fabric.”

(这条牛仔裤是用结实的斜纹布制成的。)

“Twill is often used for uniforms because it resists wear and tear.”

(斜纹布常用于制服,因为它耐磨损。)

同义词:diagonal weave, serge, gabardine

verb

❶ 用斜纹织法纺织布料,形成特定的斜向纹理。

“The artisan twilled the cotton to create a unique texture.”

(工匠用斜纹织法处理棉布,形成独特的纹理。)

“This loom is specially designed to twill fabrics efficiently.”

(这台织布机专为高效斜纹纺织而设计。)

同义词:weave diagonally, interlace

常见短语

twill tape — 一种斜纹织法的窄幅织物带,常用于缝纫加固或装饰。

“She used twill tape to reinforce the seams of the backpack.”

(她用斜纹带加固背包的接缝处。)