scroll

/skrəʊl/ (bre, ipa) · /skrəʊl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskrōl/ (ame, mw) · /skroʊl/ (ame, ipa)

scroll — 名詞

  • scrollsingular
  • scrollsplural

1. a long sheet of papyrus, parchment, or paper that is rolled up and was used in t

1.名詞B1
釋義

卷軸

古代書寫用的長卷

a long sheet of papyrus, parchment, or paper that is rolled up and was used in the past for writing important texts, official records, or literary works

例句

The ancient library kept hundreds of scrolls in clay jars to protect them from damage.

這座古老圖書館將數百卷卷軸存放在陶罐中,以防受損。

Eitan carefully unrolled the scroll to read the old poem written on it.

Eitan 小心地展開卷軸,閱讀上面寫的古詩。

unroll a scroll + read

同義詞
  • papyrus

    refers specifically to the material (made from the papyrus plant), while scroll refers to the rolled format

  • manuscript

    a handwritten document, which may or may not be in scroll form

  • parchment

    referring to the animal-skin material rather than the rolled shape

用法筆記

This sense is mainly found in historical, literary, or museum contexts. In modern everyday language, the word scroll usually refers to computer-screen navigation instead.

常見錯誤

He wrote a letter on a scroll' (implying any piece of paper).
He wrote a letter on a sheet of paper.
💡a scroll is specifically a rolled document, not any flat sheet.

2. a carved, painted, or moulded pattern that curls into a curved or spiral shape,

2.名詞B2
釋義

渦形裝飾

如捲軸般的彎曲圖案

a carved, painted, or moulded pattern that curls into a curved or spiral shape, used as an ornamental detail on stone, wood, metal, or furniture

例句

The old stone pillar was covered with beautiful scroll patterns carved by hand.

那根古老石柱上布滿了手工雕刻的美麗渦形圖案。

collocation: scroll pattern / scroll decoration

Aylin admired the gold scrollwork on the gate of the temple.

Aylin 欣賞著寺廟大門上的金色渦形裝飾。

同義詞
  • spiral

    describes a continuous winding shape; scroll patterns are often spiral-like but may have a flat, ribbon-like look

  • filigree

    delicate ornamental wirework, more intricate and airy than carved scrolls

用法筆記

Common in descriptions of historical architecture, antique furniture, or traditional craftsmanship. Often appears in compounds like scrollwork or scroll pattern.

scroll — 動詞