towel
/ˈtaʊəl/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1664 in the learning path
毛巾；浴巾
Definitions
n. a piece of absorbent cloth used for drying things
毛巾；浴巾
v. to dry someone or something with a towel
用毛巾擦干
Example
He wrapped a warm towel around his wet shoulders.
他把一条温暖的毛巾裹在湿漉漉的肩膀上。
Hotels can reduce water consumption by encouraging guests to reuse their towels during their stay.
酒店可以鼓励住客在入住期间重复使用毛巾，以减少用水量。
Collocations
- bath towel
- hand towel
- paper towel
- towel dry
Word family
- towelling (n.)
Usage tip
可数名词；paper towel指吸水纸巾，不是布毛巾。
FAQ
- What does towel mean?
- a piece of absorbent cloth used for drying things to dry someone or something with a towel
- How is towel pronounced?
- UK /ˈtaʊəl/, US /ˈtaʊəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
