| 释义 |
inset
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: in (IV) + set (n.)
1.
a. : a place where something (as water) flows in : channel
b. : a setting in or inflowing (as of a tide)
2. : something that is inset: as
a. : insert a; especially : one or more separate leaves inserted in a book usually before binding
b. : a small but not necessarily small-scale graphic representation (as a map or illustration) set within the compass of a larger one
c. : a piece of cloth set into a garment (as for decoration)
< a satin skirt with insets of ruffled chiffon >
d. : a part or section of a utensil that fits into an outer part
< the inset of a double boiler >
e. [intended as translation of German einsprengling] : phenocryst
II. \“, ə̇nˈ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
(inset or insetted ; inset or insetted ; insetting ; insets)
Etymology: in- (II) + set (v.)
1. : to set in : place in as an insert
< inset an embroidered panel >
2. : to provide with an insert
< inset a belt with rhinestones > |