reeded
reeded — 形容詞
- reededpositive
- more reededcomparative
- most reededsuperlative
1. describes a surface — especially glass, wood, or metal — that has been decorated
有棱紋的
表面有平行凸紋的
describes a surface — especially glass, wood, or metal — that has been decorated with a pattern of narrow, raised lines running side by side
The entrance hall had reeded glass panels that let in soft, filtered light.
入口大廳裝有帶棱紋的玻璃板，讓柔和的光線透進來。
attributive use: reeded glass
The carpenter ran his fingers along the reeded wooden cabinet, feeling the neat ridges.
木工師傅用手指撫過那條棱紋木櫃，感受到整齊的凸紋。
The interior designer chose reeded doors to add subtle texture to the living room.
室內設計師選用了棱紋門，為客廳增添細膩的質感。
Rows of reeded columns lined the entrance of the old concert hall.
一排排有棱紋的柱子矗立在舊音樂廳的入口處。
The shop sold a reeded silver vase with a soft matte finish.
那家商店出售一只帶棱紋的銀質花瓶，表面為霧面質感。
- ridged
more general; describes any surface with raised lines, not necessarily decorative or evenly spaced
- grooved
describes channels cut into a surface (the opposite of raised); "reeded" describes raised lines, not indented ones
- fluted
describes rounded vertical channels (concave), common on classical columns; reeding is the convex counterpart
文法句型
reeded + noun (glass, wood, metal, surface)
用法筆記
Frequently used attributively (before a noun). This sense is distinct from "ribbed" or "fluted" — reeding consists of very narrow, close-set lines, whereas ribbing has wider bands and fluting has rounded concave channels.
2. describes the outer rim of a coin that has been marked with a series of thin ver
有齒紋的
硬幣邊緣有直紋的
describes the outer rim of a coin that has been marked with a series of thin vertical lines or ridges running around its circumference
The edge of a five-pound coin is reeded so that blind users can identify it by touch.
五英鎊硬幣的邊緣有齒紋，方便視障人士用觸覺辨識。
predicative use: ...is reeded
Collectors carefully examine whether a coin's reeded edge shows any signs of wear.
收藏家會仔細檢查硬幣的齒紋邊緣是否有磨損的痕跡。
attributive: reeded edge (of coin)
Unlike smooth-edged coins, most higher-value coins have a reeded border to prevent counterfeiting.
與光滑邊緣的硬幣不同，多數大面額硬幣的邊緣都有齒紋以防止偽造。
A reeded rim helps distinguish genuine currency from fake coins.
有齒紋的硬幣邊緣有助於區分真幣與偽幣。
- milled
interchangeable in numismatic contexts; a milled edge is the same as a reeded edge
- plain-edged
describes a coin whose edge is completely smooth, without any lines or ridges
文法句型
reeded + noun (edge, border, rim)
用法筆記
Only describes the edge or rim of a coin, never the flat face. A coin is described as having a reeded edge, or the edge itself is called reeded.
常見錯誤
3. describes a wind instrument that produces sound through a reed — a narrow strip
有簧片的
樂器裝有簧片的
describes a wind instrument that produces sound through a reed — a narrow strip of cane or metal — which vibrates when air is blown across it
A clarinet is a reeded instrument, whereas a flute produces sound without a reed.
單簧管是有簧片的樂器，而長笛則不需要簧片就能發出聲音。
contrastive use: reeded vs non-reeded instrument
The oboe and the bassoon are both reeded woodwind instruments used in orchestras.
雙簧管和低音管都是交響樂團使用的有簧片木管樂器。
A young musician in the school orchestra started on the piano but chose a reeded instrument instead.
學校樂團裡的一位年輕樂手起初學鋼琴，後來改選有簧片的樂器。
In a reeded instrument the mouthpiece holds the vibrating reed firmly in place.
在有簧片的樂器中，吹嘴將振動的簧片牢牢固定住。
- reed
used attributively ("reed instrument") with the same meaning; more common than "reeded" in musical contexts
- non-reeded
describes wind instruments like the flute or recorder that produce sound without a reed
- brass
describes instruments (trumpet, trombone) that use the player's lips to vibrate rather than a reed
文法句型
reeded + noun (instrument, woodwind)
用法筆記
Distinguish from "double-reed" instruments (oboe, bassoon) where two reeds vibrate against each other, and "single-reed" instruments (clarinet, saxophone) where one reed vibrates against the mouthpiece. This sense covers both types.