turtleneck

IPA/ˈtɜːtlnek/
KK[tˈɚtəlnˌɛk]IPA/ˈtɜːrtlnek/

turtleneck — noun

  • turtlenecksingular
  • turtlenecksplural

1. a soft, tubular collar made by folding a sweater's neckline downward onto itself

1.名詞B1
釋義

a soft, tubular collar made by folding a sweater's neckline downward onto itself, creating a warm double layer around the neck; also, a garment that uses this folded collar style

例句

Sven pulled the turtleneck of his sweater up over his chin.

pulled + turtleneck + up — adjusting the collar for warmth

Noor's heavy grey turtleneck has a fold-over collar that blocks the cold wind.

fold-over collar — key descriptor of this style

同義詞
  • roll-neck

    common in British English

  • polo neck

    chiefly British; not to be confused with a polo shirt collar

反義詞
  • crew neck

    a round neckline that sits at the base of the neck without covering it

  • open collar

    any collar left unfastened, exposing the neck

文法句型

a/the + turtleneck

turtleneck + noun

用法筆記

In British English, this item is more commonly called a 'roll-neck' or 'polo neck'.

常見錯誤

❌He bought a mock turtleneck sweater (meaning a fold-over one).
✅He bought a turtleneck sweater.
💡'Mock turtleneck' refers specifically to the non-folding collar style (sense 2), not the classic fold-over turtleneck.

2. a close-fitting neckband on a shirt or sweater that rises up around the neck wit

2.名詞B1
釋義

a close-fitting neckband on a shirt or sweater that rises up around the neck without folding downward; also, any garment made with this upright collar

例句

Nkechi wore a cream turtleneck underneath her grey wool blazer.

wore + turtleneck + underneath [outerwear] — layering pattern

The blue sweater has a plain turtleneck that stands up without folding.

plain turtleneck — describing a non-foldable collar

同義詞
  • mock neck

    shorter form, less common in everyday speech

  • stand-up collar

    broader term for any upright collar; not specific to knitwear

反義詞
  • V-neck

    a collar that opens in a V shape, exposing the neck

  • scoop neck

    a low, curved neckline that leaves the neck and upper chest bare

文法句型

a/the + turtleneck

turtleneck + noun

常見錯誤

❌I bought a turtleneck that folds over.
✅I bought a mock turtleneck, which stands up without folding.
💡A mock turtleneck has a standing collar that does not fold over, unlike the classic turtleneck.