yarn
/jɑːn/ · /jɑːrn/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5022 in the learning path
纱；纱线
Definitions
n. Thread used for knitting or weaving cloth.
纱；纱线
n. An entertaining story, often exaggerated or invented.
奇谈；夸张的故事
Example
She chose soft blue yarn for the baby's blanket.
她挑了柔软的蓝色毛线来织婴儿毯。
Using yarn made from recycled materials can reduce waste in the textile industry.
使用再生材料制成的纱线可以减少纺织业的废弃物。
Collocations
- a ball of yarn
- woollen yarn
- spin a yarn
Synonyms
- thread
- tale
Usage tip
作“纱线”通常不可数；作“故事”可数。
FAQ
- What does yarn mean?
- Thread used for knitting or weaving cloth. An entertaining story, often exaggerated or invented.
- How is yarn pronounced?
- UK /jɑːn/, US /jɑːrn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
