| 单词 | drape |
| 释义 | drape (dreɪp ) Word forms: drapes , draping , draped 1. verb If you drape a piece of cloth somewhere, you place it there so that it hangs down in a casual and graceful way. Natasha took the coat and draped it over her shoulders. [VERB noun preposition] A soft white robe had been draped over a chair for Joanna's use. [VERB noun preposition] She had a towel draped around her neck. [V-ed prep] Synonyms: lay, put, place, spread 2. verb If someone or something is draped in a piece of cloth, they are loosely covered by it. The coffin had been draped in a Union Jack. [be V-ed + in/with] He draped himself in the Canadian flag and went round the track. [V n + in/with] She opened her front door draped in a towel. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: cover, wrap, fold, array 3. verb If you drape a part of your body somewhere, you lay it there in a relaxed and graceful way. Nicola slowly draped herself across the couch. [V pron-refl prep] He draped his arm over Daniel's shoulder. [VERB noun preposition] They sprawl at ease across the sofa, arms draped over the back. [V-ed prep] 4. countable noun [usually plural] Drapes are pieces of heavy fabric that you hang from the top of a window and can close to keep the light out or stop people looking in. [US] He pulled the drapes shut, locked the door behind him. Collocations: drape a flag Disappointed fans stood in the coronation crowd with the national flag draped over their shoulders, supporter-style. Times, Sunday Times They drove through the streets, flags draped out the car's windows, singing songs, soaking in the sights and sounds. Times,Sunday Times With flags draped around the grandstands, the spectators rose from their seats to cheer him on. The Sun She has a black lace scarf draped around her shoulders. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the last decades of his life, he was always photographed with a long woolen scarf draped around his shoulders. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The subjects of both paintings wear pearl earrings, have scarves draped over their shoulders, and are shown in front of a plain black background. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She emerged with a towel draped over her wrist. The Sun He has conceded in dramatic fashion midway through matches, quit the sport more than once, and once draped a towel over his head while waiting for his turn to play. Times, Sunday Times Add five hours' flying time, then a few minutes at hotel check-in and you're there - swimsuit on, beach towel draped over lounger, ordering your first drink. Times, Sunday Times Towels draped around the neck were also commonplace. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some sketch their ideas on paper, while others drape fabric on a dress form. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These pieces contain perfectly draped fabric and assortments of fine glass and metal wares in addition to orderly-presented foodstuffs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He used male models, draped fabric, and masks along with double-exposures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 将…披挂于 Japanese: 優美に掛ける |
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