headrest

/ˈhedrest/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhedrest/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhed-ˌrest/ (ame, mw)

headrest — 名詞

  • headrestsingular
  • headrestsplural

1. the raised, padded part fixed to the top of a seat or chair where a person can l

1.名詞B1
釋義

頭枕

可靠頭的座椅上方墊塊

the raised, padded part fixed to the top of a seat or chair where a person can lean their head back, especially in a car or office chair to make sitting more comfortable and to protect the neck during sudden movement

例句

Elena adjusted the headrest in her car before starting the long drive.

Elena 在出發前調整了車上的頭枕。

collocation: adjust the headrest

Rosa's new office chair has an adjustable headrest for extra comfort.

Rosa 的新辦公椅有可調整的頭枕,坐起來更舒適。

collocation: adjustable headrest

同義詞
  • head restraint

    the formal, technical term used in car safety standards

  • neck rest

    less common; focuses on the neck-support area rather than the whole padded part

用法筆記

Common in the context of cars and office chairs. The terms headrest and head restraint are sometimes used interchangeably, though head restraint is the more formal term in vehicle safety regulations.

常見錯誤

I bought a soft pillow for my car seat.
I bought a headrest for my car seat.
💡A headrest is fixed to the seat; a pillow is a separate cushion you bring with you.