sequin

IPA/ˈsiːkwɪn/
KK[sˈikwən]IPA/ˈsiːkwɪn/

sequin — noun

  • sequinsingular
  • sequinsplural

1. a small, flat, shiny round piece of plastic or metal that is sewn onto clothing,

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small, flat, shiny round piece of plastic or metal that is sewn onto clothing, bags, or costumes to make them sparkle and look attractive

例句

Devika wore a beautiful dress covered in silver sequins to the New Year's party.

usually plural: covered in [color] sequins

The costume designer carefully sewed each sequin onto the dancers' outfits by hand.

countable singular: sewed each sequin onto [garment]

同義詞
  • spangle

    an older or more poetic term for a small shiny decoration; much less common than 'sequin' in modern everyday English

文法句型

sequin + verb (singular/plural)

covered in + sequins

decorated with + sequins

用法筆記

Sequins most often appear in the plural form ('sequins') because they are typically used in large numbers. The singular ('a sequin') is used when referring to one individual disc. The adjective form 'sequined' (or 'sequinned' in British English) describes a garment decorated with sequins.

常見錯誤

She sewed shiny beads all over her dress.' (when meaning sequins)
She sewed shiny sequins all over her dress.
💡Beads are three-dimensional with a hole through the middle for threading; sequins are flat discs that lie flat against the fabric.