英语词汇“handkerchief”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

A handkerchief is a square of fabric that you can use to blow your nose. You can also tuck a handkerchief in the breast pocket of a suit, or wear it tied jauntily around your neck.

You can call a handkerchief a "hanky," or just a kerchief, although this more often means "a square piece of cloth worn as a head covering." This last part of handkerchief comes from the Old French couvrechief, literally meaning "cover head," from couvrir, "cover," and chief, "head." So a handkerchief is a similar cloth held in the hand — to mop your brow or wipe your eyes.

WORD FAMILY

handkerchief: handkerchiefs

USAGE EXAMPLES

Brown’s handkerchief was to be laid atop her, while Albert’s was merely to be included in the large collection of burial accouterments.

New York Times(Dec 20, 2016)

We even fight about the creatures I drag home, things I find, most often, on my walks and wrap up in a handkerchief.

The New Yorker(Dec 17, 2016)

“It’s the best funeral ever. Look at us. No one is crying, everyone is happy, no need for handkerchiefs. It’s a party,” Garcia said.

Seattle Times(Dec 04, 2016)

n a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Syn|Hypo|Hyper

hankey, hankie, hanky

bandana, bandanna

large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

pocket-handkerchief

a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket

piece of cloth, piece of material

a separate part consisting of fabric

单词	handkerchief
释义	handkerchief (once / 273 pages) n A handkerchief is a square of fabric that you can use to blow your nose. You can also tuck a handkerchief in the breast pocket of a suit, or wear it tied jauntily around your neck. You can call a handkerchief a "hanky," or just a kerchief, although this more often means "a square piece of cloth worn as a head covering." This last part of handkerchief comes from the Old French couvrechief, literally meaning "cover head," from couvrir, "cover," and chief, "head." So a handkerchief is a similar cloth held in the hand — to mop your brow or wipe your eyes. WORD FAMILY handkerchief: handkerchiefs USAGE EXAMPLES Brown’s handkerchief was to be laid atop her, while Albert’s was merely to be included in the large collection of burial accouterments. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) We even fight about the creatures I drag home, things I find, most often, on my walks and wrap up in a handkerchief. The New Yorker(Dec 17, 2016) “It’s the best funeral ever. Look at us. No one is crying, everyone is happy, no need for handkerchiefs. It’s a party,” Garcia said. Seattle Times(Dec 04, 2016) n a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory Syn\|Hypo\|Hyper hankey, hankie, hanky bandana, bandanna large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief pocket-handkerchief a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket piece of cloth, piece of material a separate part consisting of fabric
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