embroidery
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #6278 in the learning path
刺绣；绣花
Definitions
n. The craft of decorating cloth with needle and thread.
刺绣；绣花
n. Decorative patterns sewn onto cloth using coloured thread.
刺绣图案；绣品
Example
I practise embroidery by stitching flowers onto plain cushions.
我在素色靠垫上绣花来练习刺绣。
Community embroidery workshops can preserve traditional skills while creating opportunities for different generations to learn together.
社区刺绣工作坊既能保护传统技艺，也能为不同年龄的人创造共同学习的机会。
Collocations
- hand embroidery
- embroidery thread
- embroidery hoop
- intricate embroidery
Word family
- embroider (v.)
- embroidered (adj.)
- embroiderer (n.)
Usage tip
embroidery通常不可数；动词是embroider。
FAQ
- What does embroidery mean?
- The craft of decorating cloth with needle and thread. Decorative patterns sewn onto cloth using coloured thread.
- How is embroidery pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/, US /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
