circlet
UK/'sə:klit/US/'sә:klit/
C2
Definitions
n.
A small ring, especially a decorative band worn on the head.
小圆环；头饰环冠
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcirclecircle, ring, around
+
-letsmall, diminutive
=circlet
circle + -let (small) = a little circle. -let makes diminutives (booklet, droplet), so a circlet is simply a tiny ring.
Common Collocations
- 1.golden circlet金色环冠
- 2.silver circlet银色环冠
Example Sentences
- 1.
The queen wore a golden circlet instead of a heavy crown.