| 释义 |
embroidery /em broy"deuh ree, -dree/, n. , pl. embroideries. 1. the art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material, upon any woven fabric, leather, paper, etc., with a needle. 2. embroidered work or ornamentation. 3. elaboration or embellishment, as in telling a story. [1350-1400; ME embrouderie needlework on cloth < MF embroud(er) + ME -erie -ERY; oi from EMBROIDER] |