| 单词 | leather |
| 释义 | leather (leðəʳ ) Word forms: leathers 1. variable noun A2 Leather is treated animal skin which is used for making shoes, clothes, bags, and furniture. He wore a leather jacket and dark trousers. ...an impressive range of upholstered furniture, in a choice of fabrics and leathers. 2. plural noun Leathers are leather clothes such as jackets and trousers, especially those worn by motorcyclists. [mainly British] ...a couple of youths in motorcyclists' black leathers. Idioms: go hell for leather to move or do something very quickly, often without care The Dutch boys are confident from all their skating and go hell for leather. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: leather patch To help with grip, there's a textured leather patch on the rear, curved sides and a bump on the back panel. Times, Sunday Times That's people with leather patches on their jackets. Times, Sunday Times It's all leather patches, brogue shoes, it's nice. Times, Sunday Times She's a proper wise owl and even wears a jacket with leather patches on the elbow. Times, Sunday Times In the winter he wore a tweed jacket with leather patches on the elbows. Times, Sunday Times Below the gown he wore some skin-tight black stockings and on his feet brilliantly shining black patent leather pumps. Times, Sunday Times Add sleek leather pumps for extra polish. Times,Sunday Times He would appear at his publisher's in a morning coat and patent leather pumps. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several glass beads may have been in a fabric or leather purse on the end of the chain. Times, Sunday Times In one hand she has a small leather purse, in the other some fresh-cut hibiscus. The Times Literary Supplement The threadbare leather purse he wears around his neck contains the code to a secret bank account established by his now-dead father. Times, Sunday Times I have now in my possession a sailor's leather purse which was blown ashore. Times, Sunday Times These were placed within a high quality leather purse which was contained within a pottery vessel called a tyg. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A few random thoughts - a fabulously pretty lime green, rose-embellished overnight bag for 55, a classic plain brown leather satchel for 95 and lots for the stocking. Times, Sunday Times She, after all, had manifested a fine leather satchel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Six years before the psalter find, a leather satchel was found that, by radiocarbon dating, was estimated to originate from between the seventh and ninth centuries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Accessories are another hit: streamlined leather satchels, clutches and tan leather bags with retro gilt chains. Times, Sunday Times Irritating squeaks can occasionally arise where two leather seat bases or back rests rub against each other with the vehicle movement. Times, Sunday Times Buyers will also get the choice of metallic paint, privacy glass and leather seat facings. The Sun The 'apehanger' handlebars and the bulky, long leather seat made the cyclist seem as though they were cruising around on, rather than riding, the bike. Times, Sunday Times Made from oak and featuring a leather seat, the chair manages to look modern while retaining a traditional feel. Times, Sunday Times But you get more leg room than you would in economy on a commercial airline, and a comfortable leather seat. Times, Sunday Times He was given a turban cap fringed with gold, an embroidered waistcoat, green pyjamas and leather slippers. Times, Sunday Times Golf refuseniks, meanwhile, can wander off to the souks for leather slippers and spices. Times, Sunday Times It's important to get dressed — think rakish pyjamas and foppish leather slippers, not a tinnie and a hoodie. Times,Sunday Times The shoes, leather slippers, leave the heel exposed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Thin, flat fabric (silk or velvet) or leather slippers were generally worn (as opposed to the high-heeled shoes of much of the 18th century). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lounge has a leather sofa, beamed ceilings and a woodburner. Times, Sunday Times So why doesn't he seem happy as he sits on the fake leather sofa opposite me? Times, Sunday Times The 'here' seemed to refer to a large leather sofa. Times, Sunday Times He then sprawled himself across the family's brand-new leather sofa. The Sun To nutshell: the leather sofa used to be in ghastly taste, and now it's no longer naff. Times, Sunday Times They use special technology where the softness of the shoe and leather sole prevents twisting and injury. The Sun In luxurious cotton velvet, with a quilted satin lining and leather sole and heel. Times, Sunday Times Then he brought it up to his face, and breathed in the gentle scent of the leather sole. Times, Sunday Times The soft leather nappa upper and leather sole provide luxurious comfort for your feet. Times, Sunday Times It rises to mid-calf or higher with no laces and usually has a leather sole with hobnails. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Not everyone has a chic breakfast bar at which to perch on a distressed leather stool while sipping an espresso. Times, Sunday Times A leather stool provided in the cubicle as well as a big leather sofa in the communal area. The Sun The colour matches perfectly with the blue leather stools perched next to the island. Times, Sunday Times It's available in dark grey or turquoise, with a leather strap. Times, Sunday Times We made the leather strap shorter; added a chain strap. Times, Sunday Times Made from aluminium with a scratch-resistant ceramic grille and a leather strap, it has a top-quality build. Times, Sunday Times If you prefer a leather strap clean it once a week. The Sun The pet had been tethered in the cold with a thick leather strap and chain and left overnight. The Sun Or 34,500 if you decide to do without the leather trim. Times, Sunday Times Everything from the beautifully finished main instruments - with chronograph dials like a top-of-therange watch - to the immaculately hand-stitched leather trim oozes style and class. The Sun Some of the more garish choices have involved alligator leather trim, initialled headrests and big-screen televisions in the back. Times, Sunday Times The leather trim comes from old chequebook wallets. Times, Sunday Times You do get luxury with full leather seats that recline — slightly — wool-pile carpets, leather trim and electric windows, which failed to work on my car. The Sun So next time you grace its leather upholstery it will automatically adjust to make you feel right at home. The Sun The chrome fittings, leather upholstery and mahogany decks hide a modern fibreglass hull, making her more stable and durable than her forebear. Times, Sunday Times It has a solid beech frame, leather upholstery and stainless-steel legs. Times, Sunday Times Brochures in hand, would-be car buyers opened doors and boots for inspections or stared through polished windows at leather upholstery and space-age dashboards. Times, Sunday Times Wear should be expected only on leather upholstery and if present can be easily rectified by a professional leather treatment. Times, Sunday Times A leather upper makes it feel solid and durable, and that's emphasised by the bold stitching and firm heel. Times, Sunday Times A soccus was a sole without hobnails and a separate leather upper. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A variant of this form was the clog, which were wooden soles to which a leather upper was attached. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This shoe had a leather upper and a sole carved of wood. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The shoes are made using a leather upper and a rubber sole. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The suspect broke in to a locker and stole a leather wallet, credit cards and a mobile. The Sun Sure enough, right shoulder surfer started to chat to me amiably, obscuring the card slot with a leather wallet for a moment. ST I have leather wallets bigger. Times, Sunday Times As a prisoner, he learned to make tooled leather wallets and design on leather. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This enabled men to continue carrying coins, and then paper currency, in small leather wallets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The driver and front passenger are comfortable enough in plush leather, but the rear seats are on the firm side and have only average space for tall adults. The Sun Ivy's long, slender bonnet and plush leather seats turn heads as we go. Times, Sunday Times Wrapped in plush leather, it's available in six colours. Times, Sunday Times Wild tales are as abundant as shiny chrome and plush leather. Houston Chronicle The door was the size of a postage stamp, but the interior was nicely done with plush leather - an option, like the roof - and a tasteful, functional dashboard. Times, Sunday Times It's made in a delicious thick, shiny leather and in the loveliest shade of apple green imaginable. Times, Sunday Times The hangers-around wore reflecting shades and shiny leather jackets with zips like railway lines. Times, Sunday Times Today's reincarnation uses brocade, shiny leather and pleated lamé and looks most modern if you mix and match textures. Times, Sunday Times If it lands on the shiny leather it will tend to slide through quicker and lower. Times, Sunday Times In 2014, it's a pair of soft leather boots with a flat, sturdy heel. The Sun A drop of water releases a caramelised citrus fruitiness, before revealing a sooty underbelly with notes of soft leather, caraway and eucalyptus. Times, Sunday Times Shades of deep red are always perfect for autumn, and look particularly luscious on soft leather trousers and capacious bags. Times, Sunday Times These over-the-ear cans are supremely comfortable and immaculately built from stainless steel and soft leather, so can be worn for ages with ease. The Sun They are made of soft leather, which accommodates the swelling of your feet as they warm up. Times, Sunday Times There's also a more classic tan leather double-snap buttoned jacket (£249). Times,Sunday Times Tall mirrors are propped here and there, and many of the rooms come with tan leather sofas and exposed beams. Times, Sunday Times I've had some version of chunky tan leather sandals in my wardrobe since 2009. Times,Sunday Times To be exact: one pair of flats, six pairs of low wedges, and then me in chunky, 4in tan leather sandals. Times,Sunday Times It has just 642 miles on the clock and its tan leather interior still carries the scent of a new car. Times, Sunday Times The pet had been tethered in the cold with a thick leather strap and chain and left overnight. The Sun All around you lie the trappings of luxury: the wood, the thick leather, the polished metal, the gadgets and, above all, the space - acres of it in every direction. Times, Sunday Times They're a buttery colour, glorious specimens, with enormous bells hanging from thick leather straps. Globe and Mail The combination of thick leather and also n-flatr-and-tatts universe. Times, Sunday Times They were built using thick leather that created more substantial shadows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He hugs himself further into his thin leather jacket. Times, Sunday Times The focus remained on the waist throughout another trope was a thin leather belt, knotted and tucked under, judo-master-style. Times, Sunday Times The thin leather seats are surprisingly comfortable. Times, Sunday Times These thin leather gloves have soft armour on the palm and knuckles in case you get into mischief. The Sun On the catwalk, it was styled open and cinched with a thin leather belt. Times, Sunday Times Buy it second-hand, in tough leather, with lots of zips and mean-looking studs. Times, Sunday Times Tough leather gardening gauntlets are a must when pruning roses or tackling brambles. Times, Sunday Times The secrets of their success are tough leather wing cases, so they can shimmy into cracks under fridges, and a protective egg pouch, or ootheca. Times, Sunday Times It was usually of wood or metal, and often covered with shagreen (untanned tough leather or shark skin). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His costume was designed to free his arms and legs while protecting his chest, abdomen and head with a tough leather tunic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I wear leather, but would prefer fake snakeskin. Times, Sunday Times And obviously no one should ever wear leather trousers. Times, Sunday Times The butchers wear leather aprons, ice-hockey masks and straw boaters. Times, Sunday Times If you'd rather not wear leather, a wooden handbag makes an unusual (and surprisingly light) alternative. Times, Sunday Times If you are over 30, never wear leather. Globe and Mail Translations: Chinese: 皮革 Japanese: 革 |
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