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单词 broderie anglaise
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Definition of broderie anglaise in English:

broderie anglaise

noun ˌbrəʊd(ə)rɪ ˈɒ̃ɡleɪzbroʊdəri ˈɑŋɡleɪz
mass noun
  • Open embroidery, typically in floral patterns, on fine white cotton or linen.

    (尤指有花卉图案的)英国刺绣

    as modifier a nightgown with broderie anglaise trim
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He showed broderie anglaise trimmed tiered skirts with masculine cut trench coats, jackets that were long and straight over tweed culottes and eastern, oriental inspired yellow and purple patchwork prints on jackets.
    • If you must show some skin, simply roll up your new baggy trousers or shorts, but in the main everything has gone as girly as can be: short-sleeved jumpers, pinafore dresses and ruffled blouses with a good dose of broderie anglaise to finish.
    • It's a look inspired by dramatic heroines: sweet and coy in broderie anglaise or lusty and busty in tight-fitted cottons.

Origin

Mid 19th century: French, literally 'English embroidery'.

Rhymes

ablaze, amaze, appraise, baize, Blaise, blaze, braise, chaise, craze, daze, écossaise, erase, faze, gaze, glaze, graze, Hayes, Hays, haze, laze, liaise, lyonnaise, maize, malaise, Marseillaise, mayonnaise, Mays, maze, phase, phrase, polonaise, praise, prase, raise, raze, upraise

Definition of broderie anglaise in US English:

broderie anglaise

nounbroʊdəri ˈɑŋɡleɪzbrōdərē ˈäNGɡlāz
  • Open embroidery, typically in white floral patterns, on fine white cotton or linen.

    (尤指有花卉图案的)英国刺绣

    as modifier a nightgown with broderie anglaise trim
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you must show some skin, simply roll up your new baggy trousers or shorts, but in the main everything has gone as girly as can be: short-sleeved jumpers, pinafore dresses and ruffled blouses with a good dose of broderie anglaise to finish.
    • It's a look inspired by dramatic heroines: sweet and coy in broderie anglaise or lusty and busty in tight-fitted cottons.
    • He showed broderie anglaise trimmed tiered skirts with masculine cut trench coats, jackets that were long and straight over tweed culottes and eastern, oriental inspired yellow and purple patchwork prints on jackets.

Origin

Mid 19th century: French, literally ‘English embroidery’.

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