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单词 silk
释义

silk ​‌‌

​noun
UK /sɪlk/
Other entries for this word
silk screen noun
silk-screen adjective
make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear phrase
silk at King’s Counsel
Word Forms
singularsilk
pluralsilks
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    uncountable thin smooth cloth made from the fibres produced by an insect called a silkworm

    an elegant shirt made of pure Chinese silk

    Synonyms and related words
    Silk and silk cloth
    chiffon
    crepe
    georgette
    1. 1a
      ​only before nounmade of silk

      an expensive Italian silk suit

      Synonyms and related words
      Silk and silk cloth
      chiffon
      crepe
      georgette
    2. 1b
      uncountable the thread used for making silk
      Synonyms and related words
      Silk and silk cloth
      chiffon
      crepe
      georgette
  2. 2

    silks

    plural the bright coloured shirt worn by a jockey (=someone who rides a horse in a race)
    Synonyms and related words
    Equipment for horse riding, racing and training
    bit
    blinkers
    bridle
    Synonyms and related words
    Clothes and accessories worn for sports and leisure
    box
    jersey
    jockstrap
  3. 3
    countable ​legal​Britisha QC
    take silk (=become a QC):

    Reynolds was called to the Bar in 1995 and took silk in 2016.

    Synonyms and related words
    Lawyers and people who work in law courts
    advocate
    AG
    ambulance chaser
phrases
make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

silk ​‌‌

​noun
US /sɪlk/
Other entries for this word
silk screen noun
silk-screen adjective
make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear phrase
silk at King’s Counsel
Word Forms
singularsilk
pluralsilks
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    uncountable thin smooth cloth made from the fibers produced by an insect called a silkworm

    an elegant shirt made of pure Chinese silk

    Synonyms and related words
    Silk and silk cloth
    chiffon
    crepe
    georgette
    1. 1a
      ​only before nounmade of silk

      an expensive Italian silk suit

      Synonyms and related words
      Silk and silk cloth
      chiffon
      crepe
      georgette
    2. 1b
      uncountable the thread used for making silk
      Synonyms and related words
      Silk and silk cloth
      chiffon
      crepe
      georgette
  2. 2

    silks

    plural the bright colored shirt worn by a jockey (=someone who rides a horse in a race)
    Synonyms and related words
    Equipment for horse riding, racing and training
    bit
    blinders
    bridle
    Synonyms and related words
    Clothes and accessories worn for sports and leisure
    athletic supporter
    box
    cup
  3. 3
    countable ​legal​Britisha QC
    take silk (=become a QC):

    Reynolds was called to the Bar in 1995 and took silk in 2016.

    Synonyms and related words
    Lawyers and people who work in law courts
    advocate
    AG
    ambulance chaser
phrases
make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear
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