choker

IPA/ˈtʃəʊkə(r)/
IPA/ˈtʃəʊkər/

choker — 名詞

1. a short necklace or decorative band made of cloth, metal, beads, or other materi

1.名詞B1
釋義

頸鍊

緊貼頸部的裝飾帶或項鍊

a short necklace or decorative band made of cloth, metal, beads, or other material that fits snugly around a person's neck — for example, a black velvet band worn at a party, or a string of pearls sitting just above the collarbone.

例句

Leila wore a black velvet choker with a small silver pendant to the party.

Leila 戴了一條黑色天鵝絨頸鍊，上面綴著一個小銀墜子去參加派對。

collocation: velvet choker / pearl choker / leather choker

The vintage shop on Elm Street had a display of pearl chokers from the 1920s.

Elm 街的那間古著店裡展示著幾條 1920 年代的珍珠頸鍊。

vintage + choker: historical fashion context

常見搭配
  • black velvet choker
  • pearl choker
  • leather choker
  • wear a choker
  • lace choker
同義詞
  • necklace

    general term for any jewellery worn around the neck; a choker is a specific tight-fitting type

  • band

    a strip of material, broader and usually plainer than a typical necklace

  • collar

    refers to the part of a garment that goes around the neck, not to separate jewellery

文法句型

wear + a/an + [material] + choker

用法筆記

A choker is defined by its close fit — a loose necklace worn high on the neck is not a choker. You can describe the material (velvet choker, pearl choker, leather choker) or the style (lace choker, tattoo choker).

常見錯誤

She wore a gold choker that hung down to her chest.
She wore a gold choker that fit snugly around her neck.
A choker must fit closely; it cannot hang loosely.
He buttoned the top choker of his shirt.
He buttoned the top button of his shirt.
Choker is a piece of jewellery or a decorative band, not a shirt part.

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常用片語

  • wear a choker
  • a choker made of

介系詞搭配

  • around the neck
  • with a pendant
  • made of velvet