miniver

/min-uh-ver/US // ˈmɪn ə vər //UK // (ˈmɪnɪvə) //

矿工,潜水员,潜水者,潜水艇

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : a fur of white or spotted white and gray used for linings and trimmings.Compare vair.
- : any white fur, particularly that of the ermine, used especially on robes of state.

The gown is of a reddish murrey colour, with ermine or miniver lining to skirt and sleeves, the under sleeves being blue.
Henry ordered for her 1600 powderings 19 from his own store—that is, the little black tails which turn miniver into ermine.
Miniver cursed the commonplace,And eyed a khaki suit with loathing; He missed the mediæval graceOf iron clothing.
Miniver loved the days of oldWhen swords were bright and steeds were prancing; The vision of a warrior boldWould set him dancing.
"Could not they fetch a few ermine and miniver skins while they are at it," suggested Priscilla.