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单词 repoussé
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Definition of repoussé in English:

repoussé

adjective rəˈpuːseɪrəˌpuˈseɪ
  • (of metalwork) hammered into relief from the reverse side.

    a charming sterling silver bowl with repoussé motifs
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The techniques involved, including repoussé relief, inlays, enamelling, filigree, engraving, and hatching, are those of exceptionally skilled designer-craftsmen, who held a deservedly important position in society.
noun rəˈpuːseɪrəˌpuˈseɪ
mass noun
  • Repoussé metalwork.

Origin

Mid 19th century: French, literally 'pushed back', past participle of repousser, from re- (expressing intensive force) + pousser 'to push'.

Rhymes

retroussé
 
 

Definition of repoussé in US English:

repoussé

adjectiverəˌpo͞oˈsārəˌpuˈseɪ
  • (of metalwork) hammered into relief from the reverse side.

    a charming sterling silver bowl with repoussé motifs
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The techniques involved, including repoussé relief, inlays, enamelling, filigree, engraving, and hatching, are those of exceptionally skilled designer-craftsmen, who held a deservedly important position in society.
nounrəˌpo͞oˈsārəˌpuˈseɪ
  • Repoussé metalwork.

Origin

Mid 19th century: French, literally ‘pushed back’, past participle of repousser, from re- (expressing intensive force) + pousser ‘to push’.

 
 
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