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单词 ribbon
释义

ribbon

1 of 2

noun

rib·​bon ˈri-bən How to pronounce ribbon (audio)
1
a
: a flat or tubular narrow closely woven fabric (as of silk or rayon) used for trimmings or knitting
b
: a narrow fabric used for tying packages
c
: a piece of usually multicolored ribbon worn as a military decoration or in place of a medal
d
: a strip of colored satin given for winning a place in a competition
2
: a strip of inked fabric (as in a typewriter)
3
ribbons plural : reins for controlling an animal
4
: tatter, shred
usually used in plural
a sheet cut to ribbons
5
: ribband
ribbonlike
ˈri-bən-ˌlīk How to pronounce ribbon (audio)
adjective

ribbon

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verb

ribboned; ribboning; ribbons

transitive verb

1
a
: to adorn with ribbons
b
: to divide into ribbons
c
: to cover with or as if with ribbons
2
: to rip to shreds

Synonyms

Noun

  • list
  • slip
  • strip

Verb

  • rend
  • rip
  • rive
  • shred
  • tatter
  • tear
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Example Sentences

Noun She wore pink ribbons in her hair. She tied a ribbon around the present. The present was tied with ribbon. The soldier proudly wore his ribbons and medals. Her pie won a ribbon at the county fair. Verb over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The new home of AU’s School of Hospitality Management, the Rane Center opened for students and guests in August, and Auburn University will formally dedicate the building with a ribbon-cutting and self-guided tours on Sept. 15. Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 Garland’s daughter, Lorna Luft, and granddaughter, Vanessa Richards, were among the guests who attended the ribbon-cutting. Lily Moayeri, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 Join Mayor Beth DelBuono and Town Manager Keith Chapman, along with the Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Board, for an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. on John Stewart Drive. Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 Saturday’s grand opening will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting set for noon to 2 p.m. Bob Bong, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Meet owner Marsi Haney and enjoy appetizers, desserts and champagne, plus a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Harborlight Homes on July 29 held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the 38-unit apartment building on Sohier Road. John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The grand opening kicks off with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. with doors open 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 6075 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights. Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 Monday’s ribbon cutting was held on a scorching, 90-degree day. Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2022
Verb
Attach important photos to construction paper and hang them from string or a clothesline using clothespins (if your party is indoors, attach them to twine or ribbon and hang from a mantel or across a wall). Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 As the road began to ribbon up and around the southern slope of the mountain, everything subtly shifted. Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 The Hoover Dam went from legislation to ribbon cutting in eight years. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 16 June 2022 Look 1 Kenneth Nicholson white gauze Dorcas tunic with letter and ribbon pocket detail from his spring/summer 2019 collection and vintage black sweatpants. Lindzi Scharf, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2021 The Orland Park native and Sandburg graduate was the 2021 U.S. ball champion and the all-around, clubs and ribbon silver medalist. Colleen Kane, chicagotribune.com, 19 July 2021 Louie’s eye for design isn’t limited to just ribbon work either. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2021 Thread twine or ribbon through to hang on the tree. Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2020 Thread twine or ribbon through to hang on the tree. Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English riban, from Anglo-French ribane, rubane

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

ribbon

noun

rib·​bon ˈri-bən How to pronounce ribbon (audio)
1
: a narrow strip of usually colorful fabric used especially for decoration or to tie things
2
: a ribbon that is given as an award
3
: tatter sense 1, shred
usually used in pl.
The sails were torn to ribbons.

ribbon 1 of 2

noun

as in strip
a long narrow piece of material tied a silk ribbon in her hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • strip
  • tape
  • bandage
  • list
  • binding
  • belt
  • strap
  • slip
  • slat
  • girth
  • band
  • swathe
  • swath
  • swatch

ribbon

2 of 2

verb

as in to tear
to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • tear
  • rip
  • cut
  • shred
  • tatter
  • rend
  • rive
  • split
  • break
  • slash
  • gash
  • rupture
  • cleave
  • butcher
  • hack
  • lacerate
  • mangle
  • incise
  • dissect
  • dismember
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