poplin

IPA/ˈpɒplɪn/
KK[pˈɑplɪn]IPA/ˈpɑːplɪn/

poplin — noun

1. a cotton fabric with a smooth, slightly glossy surface and a subtle ribbed textu

1.名詞B2
釋義

a cotton fabric with a smooth, slightly glossy surface and a subtle ribbed texture, used especially for making shirts, dresses, and lightweight jackets

例句

The tailor suggested poplin for Wei's new summer shirt because it breathes well.

uncountable noun used as material

Amara chose a pale blue poplin dress for her job interview because it looked smart.

poplin + noun as modifier: poplin dress

同義詞
  • broadcloth

    a tightly woven cotton or wool fabric with a smooth finish; similar in appearance but slightly heavier than poplin

  • cotton twill

    a cotton fabric with a diagonal weave pattern, less shiny and more textured than poplin

文法句型

poplin + noun (as modifier)

made of poplin

用法筆記

Poplin is an uncountable noun when referring to the material in general; you say 'a poplin shirt' (modifier) not 'a poplin'. To refer to a specific type, you can say 'a cotton poplin' or 'a lightweight poplin'.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a poplin for work.
✅I bought a poplin shirt for work.
💡Poplin is uncountable as a fabric; use a modifier like 'poplin shirt'.
❌This shirt is poplin.
✅This shirt is made of poplin.
💡Use 'made of' to describe the material.