stripes
/straɪps/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2801 in the learning path
条纹
Definitions
n. Long narrow bands differing in colour from the surrounding surface
条纹
Example
My favourite shirt has blue stripes across the front.
我最喜欢的衬衫正面有蓝色条纹。
Researchers investigate how zebra stripes may discourage biting insects, potentially revealing useful strategies for protecting livestock.
研究人员探究斑马条纹如何阻止叮咬昆虫，这可能为保护牲畜提供有用策略。
Collocations
- vertical stripes
- horizontal stripes
- narrow stripes
- black and white stripes
Word family
- stripe (n.)
- striped (adj.)
Synonyms
- bands
Usage tip
stripes是stripe的复数；“条纹的”用striped。
FAQ
- What does stripes mean?
- Long narrow bands differing in colour from the surrounding surface
- How is stripes pronounced?
- UK /straɪps/, US /straɪps/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
