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单词 silk
释义
silk
noun
uk
/sɪlk/us
/sɪlk/

silknoun(CLOTH)

B1[U]
adelicate,softtypeofclothmade from athreadproducedbysilkworms, or thethreaditself:
丝绸；丝线
a silkdress丝绸连衣裙
a silkshirt丝绸衬衫
picture of silk
kelly bowden/Moment/GettyImages
silks[plural]
thebrightlycolouredshirtswornbyjockeys(=peoplewhoridehorsesin arace)
（骑手在赛马时穿的）彩色丝绸赛马服
picture of silk
Bob Thomas/Stone/GettyImages
More examples
  • Herhairwas sosoftit was like silk.
  • He waswearingasuitmade frompuresilk.
  • I've been lusting after one oftheirsilkshirtsforages.
  • Whitesilkpanelswereinsetinto thesidesof thedress.
  • Sheworeadressofcrimsonsilk to thedinnerand was thebelleof theball.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Textiles made from natural fibres
  • bamboo
  • bombazine
  • burlap
  • calico
  • cambric
  • distaff
  • faille
  • felt
  • fishnet
  • flannelette
  • nankeen
  • needlecord
  • netting
  • oilskin
  • organdie
  • ticking
  • towelling
  • tulle
  • tweed
  • twill
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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Horse riding
Sportswear & swimwear

silknoun(PAINT)

[SorU]UK
(alsosilk finish);(alsosatin)
atypeofpaintthat isslightlyshinywhen itdries:
Useemulsionfor thewalls; silk is more water-resistant thanwhitewash.
Silkfinishesareeasytowipeand so are wellsuitedtowalls.
More examples
  • Satin and silk are "mid-sheen"finishes, whichmeanstheylooklike aslightlypolishedsurfaceandreflectabitoflight.
  • Thewallsshould bepaintedwith silkemulsion.
  • Emulsionpaintisfine,whiteforceilingsand apalesilkfinishforwalls.
  • A silkfinishwillbringup thenaturalwoodgrain.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Paints, dyes & pigments
  • annatto
  • colourant
  • dip dye
  • dyer
  • dyewood
  • enamel
  • henna
  • lacquer
  • non-drip
  • paint
  • paint thinner
  • pigment
  • pigmented
  • thinner
  • tint
  • tinted
  • topcoat
  • turpentine
  • undercoat
  • undyed
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silknoun(LAWYER)

[C]lawUKspecialized
aQC: alawyerof highrankin somecountries
王室律师
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Lawyers & legal officials
  • amicus
  • articled
  • attorney
  • attorney general
  • bailiff
  • DPP
  • draftswoman
  • firm
  • I rest my caseidiom
  • KC
  • notary
  • paralegal
  • probation officer
  • procurator
  • procurator fiscal
  • solicitor
  • super-firm
  • superlawyer
  • take silkidiom
  • tribune
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Idioms

take silk
you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
(Definition ofsilkfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)
silk
noun
uk
/sɪlk/us
/sɪlk/

silknoun(CLOTH)

B1[U]
adelicate,softtypeofclothmade from athreadproducedbysilkworms, or thethreaditself
丝绸；丝线
a silkdress丝绸连衣裙
a silkshirt丝绸衬衫
silks[plural]
thebrightlycolouredshirtswornbyjockeys(=peoplewhoridehorsesin arace)
（骑手在赛马时穿的）彩色丝绸赛马服
More examples
  • Herhairwas sosoftit was like silk.
  • He waswearingasuitmade frompuresilk.
  • I've been lusting after one oftheirsilkshirtsforages.
  • White silkpanelswereinsetinto thesidesof thedress.
  • Sheworeadressofcrimsonsilk to thedinnerand was thebelleof theball.

silknoun(LAWYER)

[C]lawUKspecialized
aQC: alawyerof highrankin somecountries
王室律师

Idioms

take silk
you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

silk| American Dictionary

silk
noun[U]
us
/sɪlk/
asmooth,shinyclothmade from athreadproducedby atypeofcaterpillar(=small, tube-shapedinsect), or thethreaditself:
a silkshirt
(Definition ofsilkfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsilk

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In particular, groups of weavers attacked cloth merchants accused of importing cheap silks and damasks.
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In the past there has been a great accent in favour of the part-timers—for example, the "silks".
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We have a large number of "silks" here.
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In fact, silks charge about £1,000 an hour, which is simply appalling.
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I am totally against any artificial silks appointed for any purpose.
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The third is increasing the number of cases in which silks appear without a junior.
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We manufacture very complicated machines for weaving man-made fibres, silks, cottons and wools.
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Consultation with the "silks" would not take quite that form.
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I am not concerned, perhaps, to deal with pure silks, but purely with artificial silks.
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In the present system many silks do legally-aided work.
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Neither this nation nor any other nation is maintained on silks and velvets.
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Purchase tax on luxuries such as jewellery, silks and so on was very high.
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The place would be as full as a popular libel action, with silks in one row and juniors in the other.
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Senior silks have been sitting regularly for long periods as deputy judges.
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When we ask them to tax manufactured goods, such as silks and satins used by the rich, they refuse.
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