Definitions
n. strong cloth made from fibres of the flax plant
亚麻布
n. household cloth items such as sheets, pillowcases, and tablecloths
床单、桌布等家用织物
Example
I wore a linen shirt on the hot afternoon.
那个炎热的下午，我穿了一件亚麻衬衫。
Hotels can reduce water consumption by encouraging guests to reuse towels and change bed linen less frequently.
酒店可以鼓励住客重复使用毛巾并降低床上用品的更换频率，以减少用水量。
Collocations
- a linen shirt
- bed linen
- table linen
- fresh linen
Usage tip
通常不可数；bed linen不一定由亚麻制成。
FAQ
- What does linen mean?
- strong cloth made from fibres of the flax plant household cloth items such as sheets, pillowcases, and tablecloths
- How is linen pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɪnɪn/, US /ˈlɪnɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
