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单词 chiffon
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Definition of chiffon in English:

chiffon

noun ˈʃɪfɒnʃɪˈfɑn
  • 1mass noun A light, transparent fabric typically made of silk or nylon.

    雪纺绸,薄绸;薄尼龙

    as modifier a chiffon blouse

    雪纺绸女衬衫。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Kaleidoscope fashions with swirling flowers and paisley prints make little chiffon or satin dresses very bold and enticing.
    • It was silk chiffon and had a skirt with 360-degree pleats.
    • Most special occasion dresses are made of chiffon, georgette, silk or man-made silk, organza, or crepe.
    • Tweed, tulle and chiffon will continue to show the textural variations we have become familiar with in recent times.
    • In addition to the traditional heavier fall fabrics, chiffon and satin provide a lighter approach to the season.
    • Silk and chiffon are the hottest fabrics for brides.
    • The fabrics for spring are satin, jersey, chiffon and lace, turning up in every category from street wear to evening wear.
    • It was beautiful dress that reached to my knees with flowing wisps of silk and chiffon.
    • She explored new territory by turning her focus to flirty, light pieces in soft, pastel tones in satin, chiffon and graphic-printed silks.
    • The fabrics used for women had cotton, linen, silk and chiffon, while those for men had velvet and denim.
    • Fabrics offer luxurious style in rich velvets, sheer chiffon, shiny satin and slinky jerseys.
    • Designs of silk chiffon were drenched with a multitude of colors to create a brilliant abstract motif and finely detailed floral prints.
    • He is also the first designer to use batik on silk and chiffon.
    • These cloths include silk and chiffon and each piece of work takes eight to ten days, and she has to paint from four to six hours each day.
    • Her Grecian style gown was made entirely of scarlet silk and chiffon which gave the illusion of translucency.
    • Extremely gorgeous embroidery, graceful silk and satin and flowing chiffon creates a smart profile for today's woman.
    • Floral prints in combination with light, natural fibres like chiffon, silk and linen underscore this young and natural look.
    • The girls looked stunning in silk, chiffon and velvet as they modelled stunning two-piece outfits and flowing ensembles.
    • The body of the dress was made from a mixture of satin and chiffon.
    • Black coats, delicate sheer blouses in white chiffon and satin dresses in gold, silver, pale pink and lilac completes the picture of perfect style.
    Synonyms
    mesh, netting, net, lattice
  • 2as modifier (of a cake or dessert) made with beaten egg to give a light consistency.

    (蛋糕,甜点)松软的

    chiffon cake

    松软蛋糕。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You can't go wrong with a coffee cake - it's not as finicky as an angel or chiffon cake, say, and there's no pastry to fret about.
    • Today I made spice & tea chiffon cake from a cookbook by Makiko Fujino (in Japanese).
    • The problem was, I didn't own a chiffon cake pan.
    • Robin has played with a few ideas to replace it, including a banana chiffon cake, which she runs as specials to see if they'll generate interest.
    • Lemon chiffon pie, lemon meringue pie, lemon mousse, and lemon soufflé are just a few of scores of examples.

Origin

Mid 18th century (originally plural, denoting trimmings on a woman's dress): from French, from chiffe 'rag'.

  • This word was originally used in the plural, for trimmings or ornaments on a woman's dress. It is from French, from chiffe ‘rag’.

Definition of chiffon in US English:

chiffon

nounʃɪˈfɑnSHiˈfän
  • 1A light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon.

    雪纺绸,薄绸;薄尼龙

    as modifier a chiffon blouse

    雪纺绸女衬衫。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The body of the dress was made from a mixture of satin and chiffon.
    • The girls looked stunning in silk, chiffon and velvet as they modelled stunning two-piece outfits and flowing ensembles.
    • In addition to the traditional heavier fall fabrics, chiffon and satin provide a lighter approach to the season.
    • Extremely gorgeous embroidery, graceful silk and satin and flowing chiffon creates a smart profile for today's woman.
    • Fabrics offer luxurious style in rich velvets, sheer chiffon, shiny satin and slinky jerseys.
    • Silk and chiffon are the hottest fabrics for brides.
    • She explored new territory by turning her focus to flirty, light pieces in soft, pastel tones in satin, chiffon and graphic-printed silks.
    • Black coats, delicate sheer blouses in white chiffon and satin dresses in gold, silver, pale pink and lilac completes the picture of perfect style.
    • It was silk chiffon and had a skirt with 360-degree pleats.
    • Designs of silk chiffon were drenched with a multitude of colors to create a brilliant abstract motif and finely detailed floral prints.
    • Floral prints in combination with light, natural fibres like chiffon, silk and linen underscore this young and natural look.
    • The fabrics used for women had cotton, linen, silk and chiffon, while those for men had velvet and denim.
    • Most special occasion dresses are made of chiffon, georgette, silk or man-made silk, organza, or crepe.
    • Her Grecian style gown was made entirely of scarlet silk and chiffon which gave the illusion of translucency.
    • He is also the first designer to use batik on silk and chiffon.
    • The fabrics for spring are satin, jersey, chiffon and lace, turning up in every category from street wear to evening wear.
    • Kaleidoscope fashions with swirling flowers and paisley prints make little chiffon or satin dresses very bold and enticing.
    • It was beautiful dress that reached to my knees with flowing wisps of silk and chiffon.
    • These cloths include silk and chiffon and each piece of work takes eight to ten days, and she has to paint from four to six hours each day.
    • Tweed, tulle and chiffon will continue to show the textural variations we have become familiar with in recent times.
    Synonyms
    mesh, netting, net, lattice
    1. 1.1as modifier (of a cake or dessert) made with beaten egg whites to give a light consistency.
      (蛋糕,甜点)松软的
      chiffon cake

      松软蛋糕。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The problem was, I didn't own a chiffon cake pan.
      • Lemon chiffon pie, lemon meringue pie, lemon mousse, and lemon soufflé are just a few of scores of examples.
      • Today I made spice & tea chiffon cake from a cookbook by Makiko Fujino (in Japanese).
      • You can't go wrong with a coffee cake - it's not as finicky as an angel or chiffon cake, say, and there's no pastry to fret about.
      • Robin has played with a few ideas to replace it, including a banana chiffon cake, which she runs as specials to see if they'll generate interest.

Origin

Mid 18th century (originally plural, denoting trimmings on a woman's dress): from French, from chiffe ‘rag’.

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