embroider
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/ · /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #5919 in the learning path
刺绣；绣上图案
Definitions
v. To decorate cloth by sewing patterns with thread.
刺绣；绣上图案
v. To make a story more interesting by adding invented details.
添油加醋地讲述
Example
My aunt embroidered tiny flowers around the pillow's edge.
我姑姑在枕头边缘绣了一圈小花。
Local artisans embroider traditional patterns on clothing, preserving cultural knowledge while creating products that appeal to visitors.
当地工匠在衣物上绣上传统图案，在保存文化知识的同时制作吸引游客的产品。
Collocations
- embroider a pattern
- embroider flowers on cloth
- embroider with silk thread
- embroider a story
Word family
- embroidery (n.)
- embroiderer (n.)
Usage tip
embroider是在布上绣花，不是用毛线织物的knit。
FAQ
- What does embroider mean?
- To decorate cloth by sewing patterns with thread. To make a story more interesting by adding invented details.
- How is embroider pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/, US /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
