Definitions
n. A small pierced ball used in jewellery or decoration.
有孔小珠；珠子
n. A small round drop of liquid.
小滴；水珠
Example
She threaded a blue bead onto the silver wire.
她把一颗蓝色珠子穿到银色金属线上。
Traditional bead jewellery can provide income for local craftspeople while preserving skills passed down through generations.
传统珠饰既能为当地手艺人带来收入，也能保留代代相传的技艺。
Collocations
- glass beads
- string beads
- a bead of sweat
Word family
- beaded (adj.)
- beading (n.)
Usage tip
液滴义常用a bead of sweat，指一滴汗。
FAQ
- What does bead mean?
- A small pierced ball used in jewellery or decoration. A small round drop of liquid.
- How is bead pronounced?
- UK /biːd/, US /biːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
