cloth
cloth — 名詞
- clothsingular
- clothsplural
1. A natural or synthetic fabric produced by weaving, knitting, or bonding fibres t
布料
紡織而成的材料
A natural or synthetic fabric produced by weaving, knitting, or bonding fibres together, used for making items such as clothes, curtains, upholstery, or covers.
The tailor chose a lightweight cotton cloth for the summer dress.
裁縫師為那件夏季洋裝選了一塊輕盈的棉布料。
cotton cloth / woollen cloth / silk cloth — material type
Aiko bought three metres of woollen cloth to sew curtains for the living room.
Aiko 買了三公尺的羊毛布料，準備縫製客廳的窗簾。
countable quantifier: metres/yards of cloth
The museum displayed ancient silk cloth woven during the Tang dynasty.
博物館展示了唐朝時期織造的古絲綢布料。
Workers dyed the raw cloth in large vats of indigo solution before drying it.
工人將未加工的布料放入大桶的靛藍染液中染色，然後晾乾。
passive: cloth is dyed / woven / cut
Priya tested the softness of a linen cloth before buying it for the sofa cushions.
Priya 先摸了摸亞麻布料的觸感，才決定用它來做沙發靠墊。
- cotton cloth
- woollen cloth
- silk cloth
- linen cloth
- woven cloth
- raw cloth
- piece of cloth
- fabric
the most common interchangeable term; preferred when describing texture or pattern
- textile
more technical or industrial; often refers to manufactured fibres and the weaving industry
- material
broader term that can also refer to non-woven substances like plastic or leather
- stuff
informal; e.g. 'What kind of stuff is this shirt made of?'
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — do not say 'a cloth' to mean a type of fabric; instead say 'a type of cloth' or 'a fabric'. Do not confuse with 'clothes' (garments) or 'clothing' (garments collectively).
常見錯誤
2. Any of various small squares or strips of soft fabric used for wiping surfaces,
抹布
用於擦拭、清潔的小塊布
Any of various small squares or strips of soft fabric used for wiping surfaces, drying dishes, or removing dust and household spills.
Ravi wiped the kitchen counter with a damp cloth after cooking dinner.
Ravi 做完晚餐後，用濕抹布擦了廚房流理臺。
damp cloth / dry cloth — common modifier pairing
Leila grabbed a clean cloth and polished the bathroom mirror until it shone.
Leila 拿起一條乾淨的抹布，把浴室鏡子擦得發亮。
cleaning cloth / polishing cloth — purpose modifier
The mechanic used an oily cloth to wipe the grease from his hands.
技師用一條油膩的抹布擦掉手上的機油。
Yara folded the dusting cloth and stored it in the cleaning cupboard under the sink.
Yara 把除塵抹布摺好，收進水槽下方的清潔櫃裡。
Hana dipped a soft flannel cloth in warm water to clean the baby's face gently.
Hana 將柔軟的絨布沾了溫水，輕輕擦拭寶寶的臉龐。
countable: a cloth / two cloths
- damp cloth
- clean cloth
- soft cloth
- dusting cloth
- polishing cloth
- oily cloth
- rag
more informal; often refers to an old or torn piece of cloth used for rough cleaning
- wipe
chiefly British; e.g. 'kitchen wipe' — often a disposable or pre-moistened cloth
- towel
specifically designed for drying; larger and more absorbent than a typical cleaning cloth
- duster
a cloth specifically designed for removing dust
用法筆記
Countable in this sense — 'a cloth' refers to a single piece. The plural is 'cloths' (not 'clothes'). Common compound forms include 'dishcloth', 'washcloth', 'tablecloth', and 'dustcloth'.
常見錯誤
To be very similar in character, behaviour, or background to another person.
同一個模子刻出來的；性格相似
The two brothers are cut from the same cloth — both are honest and hardworking.
Our new manager and the old one are cut from the same cloth; neither listens to staff suggestions.
To invent a story, explanation, or claim that has no basis in truth or fact.
憑空捏造；純屬虛構
The journalist made the entire interview out of whole cloth and was later fired.
No one believed the rumour — it was made up out of whole cloth by a rival company.
the cloth
idiomThe Christian clergy as a group; members of the church who are ordained as priests or ministers.
神職人員；教士
The bishop dedicated his life to the cloth and served the community for over forty years.
Two men of the cloth led the interfaith prayer service at the town hall.
To spend only as much money as you have and avoid spending beyond your means.
量入為出；量力而為
With the pay cut, we had to cut our coat according to our cloth and cancel the holiday.
The company learned to cut its coat according to its cloth after the recession hit profits.
同根字
- clothe動詞B2
- clothesnoun (plural)A1
- clothing名詞A2
- clothier名詞C1
- tablecloth名詞B1
- dishcloth名詞B2
- washcloth名詞B2
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- cloth bag
- cloth cover
- cloth napkin
- cloth diaper
- spirit cloth
常用片語
- a bolt of cloth
- a length of cloth
- a strip of cloth
- a piece of cloth
介系詞搭配
- made of cloth
- woven from cloth
- cut from the same cloth