chintz

pronunciation

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  • n.
    印花棉布

Word Origin

chintz 轧光印花棉布

来自梵语,进一步来自PIE*skai, 照耀,发光,词源同shine, cheetah. 因这种布料的花哨而得名。

Example

1. They sat on the chintz sofa hand in hand .
他们手拉手地坐在印花棉布沙发上。
2. George was sitting on a plump chintz armchair .
乔治坐在一张厚厚的印花棉布的扶手椅里。
3. She needs to know if you want chintz or chenille .
她想要知道要用绵布还是绒布。

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