单词 | velvet |
释义 | velvetvel‧vet /ˈvelvɪt/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINvelvet ExamplesOrigin: 1300-1400 Old French veluotte, from velu ‘hairy’, from Vulgar Latin villutus, from Latin villus ‘rough hair’EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS word sets
WORD SETS► Clothes Collocationsanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► velvet/net/lace etc curtains a type of expensive cloth with a soft surface on one side: green velvet drapes (=made of velvet, net etc) ► a silk/cotton/velvet etc dress· Ellie chose a green silk dress. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► black· Do you remember the dusty black velvet chairs and the sofa with too many cushions?· One wall was covered by a black velvet hanging.· A svelte-looking black velvet off-the-shoulder number, with ostrich feather trim, was priced at £59.99.· I hate that black velvet on the chairs and sofa.· Below us, the city twinkled; jewels in black velvet.· Her black velvet hat was slightly askew, held in that position by her hatpin.· She jumped out of bed, remembering the state of her black velvet skirt.· Instantly, the surface sprang to life, minute twinkling facets set in the blackest velvet. ► blue· She was dressed in dark blue velvet, a high white lace wimple on her head.· A shining, ebony box, its lid open, showing a tray lined with blue velvet.· Katherine and Sarah were in petrol blue velvet dresses and wore circlets of spring flowers on their heads.· She was wrapped from head to foot in an old-fashioned opera cloak, of blue velvet.· A tray, divided into small partitions, lined in blue velvet, lay empty. ► brown· Her bedroom was darkened, brown velvet curtains pulled to against the daylight.· Do you think brown velvet trousers is going too far?· No, not the brown velvet. ► dark· Prints of hunting and racing scenes, dark maroon velvet curtains and hardly any women to be seen.· She was dressed in dark blue velvet, a high white lace wimple on her head.· Heavy dark green velvet curtains were partly drawn across these and allowed only a single column of light to enter the room.· Study the rich oatmeal head and the dark velvet body.· Up on the downs it would be dark as a velvet bag. ► green· Dark green plush velvet of the upholstery into which I sink - and struggle.· Heavy dark green velvet curtains were partly drawn across these and allowed only a single column of light to enter the room.· The grass is made of green velvet.· Mrs Ridley settled herself in a green velvet armchair, laying her stick carefully on the floor beside her. ► red· All those red velvet curtains and golden tassels, and settees with little golden legs.· She slid back a curtain of heavy red velvet that screened a door beside the piano, and led him through.· The Sphinx of Giza gazed down at the red velvet couch.· She wore a ravishing dress of white tulle with a wide skirt embroidered with little knots of red velvet.· Michael stared at the tie pin glinting up from the red velvet lining.· The audience cheered loudly as the red velvet curtains danced apart and revealed the tenor.· The engagement jewels were displayed in a case of red velvet, a magnificent set of rubies.· Patches of red appeared on her cheeks like bits of worn red velvet. NOUN► collar· Her arms were around his neck, and her hands lay on the velvet collar of his coat.· Eva they decked out in the gold trimmings for a General, set on a pink velvet collar with a lace edge.· An expensive-looking man in a black coat with a velvet collar was appraising a painting.· Unhooked a smart black overcoat with a velvet collar. ► dress· Katherine and Sarah were in petrol blue velvet dresses and wore circlets of spring flowers on their heads.· No velvet dress, - no lovely soft crushed velvet that you could stroke, with its beautiful lacy trim.· Impatient with herself, she went to shower and put on her red velvet dress.· Benny knew that they must have got her the velvet dress with the lacy collar and the pumps to go with it.· Benny was large and square, but she wouldn't look like that in the pink velvet dress. ► glove· This is the archetypal steel fist in a velvet glove.· Even when he waves a noose, he holds it with a velvet glove.· The protuberance under her fingers felt soft and hard at the same time, an iron fist in a velvet glove. VERB► cover· One wall was covered by a black velvet hanging.· From her throat to her feet she was covered in velvet and gold, furs and silk and jewelled embroidery.· The tables were covered with the velvet Dave had found and the exhibits laid out in an orderly fashion. ► look· There was that heavy wallpaper in panels, the relief stuff that tried to look as though it was velvet. ► wear· He wore a heavy velvet robe of deepest crimson and indigo, trimmed with black fur.· Beneath it he wore black velvet leggings, and his feet were encased in black slippers, decorated with gold embroidery. |
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