embroidery

词根词缀:

词根
braid= to twist 扭

braid v. 编成辫子(把头发扭在一起)

embroidery n. 刺绣

em 使… + broid〔= braid〕扭 + ery 表行为 → 使〔线〕缠结在一起 → 刺绣

upbraid v. 谴责

up 向上 + braid 扭 → 向上抓辫子 → 谴责

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相关例句:

This exquisite embroidery won people's great admiration.

这件精美的绣品,使人惊叹不已。

Workshops and governmental bureaus were fully devoted to Shu Embroidery, promoting the development of the industry.

局讲习班和政府完全致力于蜀绣,促进行业的发展。

For girls, Chinese embroidery and sandalwood fans are the best choice.

对女孩来说,中国刺绣和檀香扇是最好的选择。

This kind of embroidery was called the Buzi and was seen in the Ming and Qing Dynasty.

这类刺绣被称为补子,常见于明清两代。

She learned sewing, knitting and embroidery.

她学了缝纫、编织和刺绣。

The beautiful beaded shoes and embroidery shoes are presents for you.

这漂亮的串珠鞋和绣花鞋是送给你的礼物。