garland
/ˈɡɑːlənd/ (bre, ipa) · [ɡˈɑrlənd] /ˈɡɑːrlənd/ (ame, ipa) · [ɡˈɑrlənd] /ˈgär-lənd/ (ame, mw) · /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ (bre, ipa) · [ɡˈɑrlənd] /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/ (ame, ipa)
garland — noun
- garlandsingular
- garlandsplural
1. a looped band formed by weaving flowers, leaves, or other materials together, wo
a looped band formed by weaving flowers, leaves, or other materials together, worn as a headpiece, necklace, or hanging ornament
Mei-Lin wore a garland of white orchids in her hair for the wedding.
garland of [flowers] for wearing
Guests placed fresh flower garlands around the necks of the bride and groom.
collocation: place / hang a garland around someone's neck
The children made paper garlands to decorate the classroom for the party.
A long garland of pine branches hung above the fireplace during the holidays.
文法句型
garland of [flowers/leaves]
用法筆記
Can describe both natural flower rings and artificial decorative chains. Commonly seen at weddings, festivals, and religious ceremonies across many cultures.
常見錯誤
2. a collection of short literary or artistic works, such as poems, songs, or stori
a collection of short literary or artistic works, such as poems, songs, or stories, gathered together in one book or volume
The publisher released a garland of folk songs collected from villages across the region.
garland of [folk songs] — anthology sense
Professor Ogundipe edited a garland of essays in honour of the retiring scholar.
This garland of poems captures the spirit of the early twentieth century.
Every December, the literary society published a garland of short stories by local authors.
The library holds a rare garland of Elizabethan poetry printed in 1597.
- anthology
the standard modern term for a published collection of literary works; 'garland' is more poetic and less frequent
- collection
general term with no literary connotation; broader in use than garland
- compilation
emphasises the act of gathering material from various sources
文法句型
garland of [poems/songs/stories]
用法筆記
This sense is primarily literary or academic. In modern everyday English, 'anthology' or 'collection' is far more common.
garland — verb
- garlandpresent simple I / you / we / they
- garlands3rd person singular
- garlanding-ing form
- garlandedpast simple
1. to place a looped band of blossoms onto a person or thing as a gesture of honour
to place a looped band of blossoms onto a person or thing as a gesture of honour during a celebration
The statue was garlanded with marigolds for the annual festival.
passive: was garlanded with [flowers]
The children garlanded each visitor with a ring of jasmine flowers.
The entrance to the temple was garlanded with strings of fresh roses and ferns.
Winners of the competition were garlanded with olive wreaths in the old tradition.
文法句型
garland [someone/something] with [flowers]
be garlanded with [flowers/leaves]
用法筆記
Often used in the passive voice and in descriptions of cultural or religious ceremonies. The verb is less common than the noun in everyday speech.