| 单词 | cordon |
| 释义 | cordon (once / 3832 pages) 1n 2n That yellow police tape and group of officers encircling the crime scene? That's a kind of cordon — something set up to guard something. A cordon can also mean some kind of ornament or adornment made out of ribbon or cord, usually worn by military folks to signify honor or rank. Not surprising since cordon sounds similar to cord and comes from the old French word for the same thing. But unless you're part of a security team or often dressed in full military regalia, you probably won't come into contact with cordons very often. WORD FAMILYcordon: cordons USAGE EXAMPLESThe minister says two other women and two children surrendered earlier on Saturday after police kept the house under cordon since early morning. Seattle Times(Dec 24, 2016) Clutching red carnations, they approached the armed police manning the security cordon: four Russian women determined to leave a tribute outside their embassy. BBC(Dec 21, 2016) Police unfurled more yellow tape to cordon off another murder scene. Seattle Times(Dec 20, 2016) 1 n a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing 2Hyper series similar things placed in order or happening one after another 1n cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank Hyper insignia a badge worn to show official position 2n adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord Hyper adornment a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness |
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