threadlike

threadlike — 形容詞

  • threadlikepositive
  • more threadlikecomparative
  • most threadlikesuperlative

1. having a long, very thin shape that is similar to that of a thread — used especi

1.形容詞B2
釋義

線狀的

像線一樣細長的外形

having a long, very thin shape that is similar to that of a thread — used especially for natural or biological objects such as fibres, fine roots, veins, or slender worms.

例句

Adina noticed several threadlike fibres clinging to the old woollen jumper.

Adina 注意到那件舊羊毛衣上沾著幾條線狀的纖維。

collocation: threadlike fibres

Tomás carefully pulled the threadlike roots out of the flowerpot before replanting the rose.

Tomás 在重新種植玫瑰之前，小心地將線狀的細根從花盆中拔出來。

常見搭配
  • threadlike fibres
  • threadlike roots
  • threadlike veins
  • threadlike structures
  • threadlike strands
  • threadlike filaments
同義詞
  • filamentous

    more technical; used in biology for cellular or fungal structures

  • fibrous

    emphasises composition of fibres rather than just shape

  • stringy

    suggests long, tough strands; often negative for hair or food

  • wiry

    thin combined with stiffness or toughness

反義詞
  • thick

    opposite in diameter

  • stout

    opposite in slimness and delicacy

文法句型

threadlike + noun (physical object)

用法筆記

Typically appears before a noun that refers to a physical object with a long, thin shape. The attributive position (before the noun) is more common than predicative use (for example, 'the roots are threadlike'). Best suited to natural or biological contexts rather than man-made objects.

常見錯誤

The spider's threadlike leg
The spider's threadlike silk
'threadlike' means as thin as a thread; a spider's leg is thicker and more substantial.

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