chiffon

/ˈʃɪfɒn/ (bre, ipa) · /ʃɪˈfɑːn/ (ame, ipa) · /shi-ˈfän ˈshi-ˌfän/ (ame, mw) · /ˈʃɪf.ɒn/ (bre, ipa)

chiffon — noun

1. a soft, lightweight fabric that you can nearly see through, often made from silk

1.名詞B2
釋義

a soft, lightweight fabric that you can nearly see through, often made from silk, nylon, or similar fibres.

例句

Elena chose a pale blue chiffon scarf for the summer wedding.

chiffon + clothing noun for a light fabric item

The dress had sheer chiffon sleeves that moved softly in the wind.

同義詞
  • gauze

    gauze is a broader term for a thin open-weave cloth and is often less dressy than chiffon

  • organza

    organza is also sheer, but it is stiffer and holds its shape more firmly

  • voile

    voile is a light semi-sheer cloth, usually plainer and less floating than chiffon

反義詞
  • denim

    a thick strong cotton fabric, much heavier and less delicate than chiffon

  • tweed

    a rough wool fabric with weight and texture, unlike airy chiffon

文法句型

chiffon + noun

made of / from chiffon

layers of chiffon

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when you mean the material itself. Before another noun, it often names clothing or decoration made from this fabric, such as a chiffon scarf or chiffon sleeves.

常見錯誤

❌The skirt is made by chiffon.
✅The skirt is made of chiffon.
💡use 'of' to name the material, not 'by'.
❌She bought a chiffon for the sleeves.
✅She bought some chiffon for the sleeves.
💡the fabric name is usually uncountable.

chiffon — adjective