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单词 velvet
释义 velvet
n. & adj.
--n
  1. a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, etc., with a thick short pile on one side.
  2. the furry skin on a deer's growing antler.
  3. anything smooth and soft like velvet.
--adj of, like, or soft as velvet.
Phrases and idioms
on velvet in an advantageous or prosperous position. velvet glove outward gentleness, esp. cloaking firmness or strength (cf. iron hand).
Derivatives
velveted adj. velvety adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF veluotte f. velu velvety f. med.L villutus f. L villus tuft, down
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