domino
/ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɑːmɪnəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdä-mə-ˌnō/ (ame, mw)
domino — 名詞
- dominosingular
- dominoesplural
1. one of a set of small flat rectangular game tiles, typically made from a hard ma
骨牌
長方形小牌，兩端有點數
one of a set of small flat rectangular game tiles, typically made from a hard material such as wood or plastic, with a line across the middle that splits the face into two squares, each square showing a number of dots from zero to six, used in domino games
Rin picked up a domino from the pile and checked the dots on each side.
Rin 從那堆牌裡拿起一張骨牌，檢查兩邊的點數。
pick up + check dots — typical actions with a domino
Hugo knocked over a row of domino tiles while reaching for his drink.
Hugo 在伸手拿飲料時，碰倒了一排骨牌。
The wooden domino felt smooth and cool in Mert's hand as he placed it down.
Mert 把那張木製骨牌放在桌上時，感覺它又滑又涼。
Kemi sorted the domino pieces by the number of dots before the game started.
Kemi 在遊戲開始前，按照點數把骨牌排好。
Each domino in the set has a different group of dots on its two halves.
這組骨牌裡，每張牌的兩半都有不同的點數組合。
文法句型
domino + verb
a/the domino
dominoes (plural)
用法筆記
The plural form 'dominoes' is commonly used when referring to the pieces as a collection or set. A single piece is always 'a domino'.
常見錯誤
2. a game in which two or more players take turns placing tiles face up on a table,
骨牌遊戲
兩人以上玩的骨牌對戰遊戲
a game in which two or more players take turns placing tiles face up on a table, matching the dots at the open ends, with the aim of being the first to use up all of their tiles
Anya and her grandfather played domino every Sunday after lunch.
Anya 和她的祖父每個星期天午餐後都會玩骨牌。
play domino — uncountable usage as a game name
The children spent the rainy afternoon learning how to play domino.
孩子們在下雨的午後學習怎麼玩骨牌。
Hoa likes domino more than chess because the rules are easier to follow.
Hoa 喜歡骨牌勝過西洋棋，因為規則比較簡單。
In domino, each player in turn matches the dots at the open tile ends.
玩骨牌時，玩家輪流接上牌面兩端開放的點數。
Noor brought her own set of dominoes to the club meeting so everyone could play.
Noor 帶了她自己的骨牌組到社團聚會，讓大家都可以玩。
文法句型
play domino
a game of dominoes
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable — you do not say 'a domino' to mean the game. The game is also commonly called 'dominoes' (with an -es ending), especially in British English.
常見錯誤
3. a full-length hooded outer robe that hangs loosely over the body, traditionally
化裝舞會長袍
化裝舞會穿的寬鬆連帽長袍
a full-length hooded outer robe that hangs loosely over the body, traditionally paired with a small half mask and worn to formal costume parties where guests dress up in disguise
At the masquerade ball, Vivek wore a black domino over his evening suit.
在化裝舞會上，Vivek 在晚禮服外面披了一件黑色化裝舞會長袍。
wear a domino — typical masquerade context
The domino covered Apinya from her shoulders down to her ankles, hiding her dress completely.
那件化裝舞會長袍從 Apinya 的肩膀垂到腳踝，完全遮住了她的洋裝。
covered from shoulders to ankles — describes the length of the cloak
Jisoo's domino was made of dark velvet with a hood shading most of her face.
Jisoo 的化裝舞會長袍是用深色天鵝絨做的，連帽的部分遮住了她大半張臉。
Kwame adjusted his domino before stepping into the brightly lit ballroom.
Kwame 走進燈光明亮的舞廳前，整理了一下他的化裝舞會長袍。
Nikos borrowed a heavy wool domino for the winter carnival costume party.
Nikos 為了冬季嘉年華化裝派對，借了一件厚重的羊毛化裝舞會長袍。
- cloak
a broader term for any loose outer garment without sleeves; less specific than domino
- cape
shorter and usually without a hood; not identical to a domino
- masquerade cloak
a descriptive term that clarifies the costume context
文法句型
a domino
wear a domino
in a domino
用法筆記
This historical meaning is rarely encountered outside costume history books, period fiction, or descriptions of 18th- and 19th-century Venetian carnivals. In modern contexts, 'cloak' or 'masquerade costume' is far more common.
常見錯誤
4. a small mask that covers the area from the forehead down to just below the eyes,
半面具
只遮住上半臉的化裝舞會面具
a small mask that covers the area from the forehead down to just below the eyes, leaving the mouth and chin exposed, often worn at masquerade events or costume parties
Sivan wore a simple white domino that covered only her eyes during the carnival parade.
Sivan 在嘉年華遊行時戴了一個簡單的白色半面具，只遮住眼睛。
white domino covering only the eyes — describes the mask type
The domino left Valentina's mouth and chin uncovered, letting her eat and talk with ease.
那個半面具讓 Valentina 的嘴巴和下巴露出來，吃東西和說話都很方便。
Each guest at the party received a velvet domino decorated with tiny gold stars.
派對上每位賓客都拿到一個天鵝絨製、綴有金色小星星的半面具。
Jack's domino had narrow eyeholes that made it hard to see in the dim light.
Jack 的半面具眼洞很窄，在昏暗的光線下很難看清楚。
Alessia removed her domino as soon as the mask competition was over.
面具比賽一結束，Alessia 就把她的半面具摘了下來。
- half mask
the modern descriptive term for any mask covering only the upper face
- eye mask
a common modern term, though it can also refer to sleep masks
- masquerade mask
a broader term that includes any decorative party mask
文法句型
a domino
wear a domino
用法筆記
In modern English, this type of mask is more often called an 'eye mask' or 'half mask'. The term 'domino' for a mask is now very rare and largely historical.