| 单词 | band |
| 释义 | band 1. n. & v. --n 1. a flat, thin strip or loop of material (e.g. paper, metal, or cloth) put round something esp. to hold it together or decorate it (headband). 2. a a strip of material forming part of a garment (hatband; waistband). b a stripe of a different colour or material on an object. 3. a a range of frequencies or wavelengths in a spectrum (esp. of radio frequencies). b a range of values within a series. 4. Mech. a belt connecting wheels or pulleys. 5. (in pl.) a collar having two hanging strips, worn by some lawyers, ministers, and academics in formal dress. 6. archaic a thing that restrains, binds, connects, or unites; a bond. --vtr. 1. put a band on. 2. a mark with stripes. b (as banded adj.) Bot. & Zool. marked with coloured bands or stripes. Phrases and idioms band-saw a mechanical saw with a blade formed by an endless toothed band. Etymology: ME f. OF bande, bende (sense 6 f. ON band) f. Gmc 2. n. & v. --n 1. an organized group of people having a common object, esp. of a criminal nature (band of cutthroats). 2. a a group of musicians, esp. playing wind instruments (brass band; military band). b a group of musicians playing jazz, pop, or dance music. c colloq. an orchestra. 3. US a herd or flock. --vtr. & intr. form into a group for a purpose (band together for mutual protection). Phrases and idioms Band of Hope an association promoting total abstinence from alcohol. Etymology: ME f. OF bande, bander, med.L banda, prob. of Gmc orig. |
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