argyle
/ahr-gahyl/US // ˈɑr gaɪl //UK // (ɑːˈɡaɪl) //
霰弹枪,箭牌,芳草地,霰弹琴
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
- : a sock having this pattern.
Examples
The first cat on the catwalk (sorry, we had to) was Vengeance, a 12-week-old Sphinx in an argyle sweater.
Eighteen years ago the world became widely aware of the plaid yellow suit, the white minidress, and an overload of argyle.
The marquis of Argyle beheaded at Edinburgh and his head set upon the Tolbooth.
Archibald Campbell, duke of Argyle, beheaded at Edinburgh for seditious measures.
Argyle renewed his courtship to the king; and the king, with equal dissimulation, pretended to repose great confidence in Argyle.
"'On dit', that she has already refused as many dukes as did her Grace of Argyle," said Mrs. Meynel.
Dr. Argyle was perfect in physical development and a model of gentlemanly qualities.
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