| 释义 |
neck·lace
I. \ˈneklə̇s\ noun
Etymology: neck (I) + lace
1.
a.
(1) : a string of beads or of other small objects (as precious stones) that is worn about the neck as an ornament
(2) : a chain or band usually of metal often specially decorated (as with enamel work, precious stones) and worn about the neck as an ornament
b.
(1) : a trimming or decoration that resembles or is suggestive of a necklace
(2) : a stripe of different color about the neck of an animal
c. : a series of identical or similar things arranged or lying in a circular or semicircular pattern or otherwise linked together like a necklace
< with a necklace of barbed wire gun pits ringing it about — T.H.White b.1915 >
< a necklace of islands >
2. : a rope or chain fitted around a mast near the top to hold hanging blocks
II. transitive verb
: to provide with or as if with a necklace
< necklaced the statue with a wreath of flowers >
intransitive verb
: to become formed into or as if into a necklace
< boats necklacing about the pier >
III. transitive verb
: to execute (a person) by placing and igniting a gasoline-soaked automobile tire around the neck |