damask
US /ˈdæm.əsk/
UK /ˈdæm.əsk/
名詞
1.
大馬士革織物, 花緞
a rich, heavy silk or linen fabric with a pattern woven into it, typically used for upholstery and draperies
範例:
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The antique chair was upholstered in a beautiful red damask.
那把古董椅用漂亮的紅色大馬士革織物裝飾。
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She chose a floral damask pattern for her new curtains.
她為新窗簾選擇了花卉大馬士革圖案。
2.
大馬士革鋼
a type of steel with a wavy pattern, formerly used for sword blades
範例:
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The ancient warrior wielded a sword made of Damascus steel.
這位古代戰士揮舞著一把由大馬士革鋼製成的劍。
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The knife had a beautiful, intricate pattern characteristic of Damascus steel.
這把刀具有大馬士革鋼特有的美麗而複雜的圖案。
形容詞
大馬士革的
made of or resembling damask fabric or steel
範例:
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The queen wore a gown of rich damask silk.
女王穿著一件華麗的大馬士革絲綢禮服。
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He admired the intricate patterns on the damask blade.
他欣賞著大馬士革刀片上錯綜複雜的圖案。