| 单词 | frill |
| 释义 | frill n. & v. --n 1. a a strip of material with one side gathered or pleated and the other left loose with a fluted appearance, used as an ornamental edging. b a similar paper ornament on a ham-knuckle, chop, etc. c a natural fringe of feathers, hair, etc., on an animal (esp. a bird) or a plant. 2. (in pl.) a unnecessary embellishments or accomplishments. b airs, affectation (put on frills). --vtr. 1. decorate with a frill. 2. form into a frill. Phrases and idioms frill (or frilled) lizard a large N. Australian lizard, Chlamydosaurus kingii, with an erectile membrane round the neck. Derivatives frilled adj. frillery n. Etymology: 16th c.: orig. unkn. |
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