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单词 Axminster
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Definition of Axminster in English:

Axminster

(also Axminster carpet)
noun ˈaksmɪnstəˈaksˌminstər
  • A kind of machine-woven patterned carpet with a cut pile.

    阿克斯明斯特地毯(一种有图案的机织割绒地毯)

    as modifier an Axminster loom
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It has been making carpets, including Axminster, for nearly 100 years.
    • Never mind the threat of cholera and typhoid, Mrs Jones at number 47 has had to replace her Axminster!
    • And you know what curried egg does to a burgundy Axminster.
    • Which kind of puts into perspective his spilling paint over the new Axminster carpet on his previous visit.
    • But this time I'm really worried; I'm not going to get upset about the blood on the Axminster when the rain's still pouring down and the cat isn't back yet.

Origin

Early 19th century: named after the town of Axminster in southern England, noted since the 18th century for the production of carpets.

Definition of Axminster in US English:

Axminster

(also Axminster carpet)
nounˈaksˌminstər
  • A kind of machine-woven patterned carpet with a cut pile.

    阿克斯明斯特地毯(一种有图案的机织割绒地毯)

    as modifier an Axminster loom
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Which kind of puts into perspective his spilling paint over the new Axminster carpet on his previous visit.
    • And you know what curried egg does to a burgundy Axminster.
    • It has been making carpets, including Axminster, for nearly 100 years.
    • But this time I'm really worried; I'm not going to get upset about the blood on the Axminster when the rain's still pouring down and the cat isn't back yet.
    • Never mind the threat of cholera and typhoid, Mrs Jones at number 47 has had to replace her Axminster!

Origin

Early 19th century: named after the town of Axminster in southern England, noted since the 18th century for the production of carpets.

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