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shawl

/shawl/US // ʃɔl //UK // (ʃɔːl) //

披肩,围巾,披巾,披萨

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a square, triangular, or oblong piece of wool or other material worn, especially by women, about the shoulders, or the head and shoulders, in place of a coat or hat outdoors, and indoors as protection against chill or dampness.

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Examples

  • The shawl, we learn, weaves its way through Mexican life, from its use as a baby carrier to a shroud used to bury the dead.

  • Among the 50 new works included is a shawl made of used tea bags that resembles a ceremonial cloak.

  • Like that," she said, pointing to one of the women wearing a prayer shawl, "or like us?

  • Ann Whiting, of Castle Rising, Norfolk presented the couple with a crocheted shawl which she had spent six months making.

  • And American Jews respond to that message—it makes them want to go put on a prayer shawl at the Western Wall in protest.

  • Jefferson Davis disguised himself in the hood, shawl, and dress of his wife in 1865.

  • The mistress, with an expression of impatience, wrapped herself in her shawl and sat at the foot of the bed.

  • Pop that shawl away in my castor, Dodger, so that I may know where to find it when I cut; thats the time of day!

  • "'Scuse me," Jake said, pulling a shawl more squarely around her shoulders and straightening her up.

  • Susy, also half dressed, and with a shawl wrapped round her shoulders, was carried out by Laidlaw.