sew
/səʊ/ · /soʊ/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2234 in the learning path
缝；缝纫
Definitions
v. to join or repair fabric using a needle and thread
缝；缝纫
Example
Can you sew this button back onto my coat?
你能把这颗纽扣缝回我的外套上吗？
Learning to sew enables people to repair damaged clothes rather than discard them, reducing household waste.
学会缝纫能让人们修补破损衣物而不是将其丢弃，从而减少家庭垃圾。
Collocations
- sew on a button
- sew by hand
- sew clothes
- sew up a hole
Word family
- sewing (n.)
- sewn (adj.)
Synonyms
- stitch
Usage tip
过去式sewed；过去分词sewn或sewed；与so同音。
FAQ
- What does sew mean?
- to join or repair fabric using a needle and thread
- How is sew pronounced?
- UK /səʊ/, US /soʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
