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frieze

🇬🇧 UK/fri:z/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A decorative horizontal band along the upper part of a wall or building; a type of coarse woollen cloth with a rough nap.

（建筑）饰带，横饰带；起绒粗呢

v.

To make a nap or rough surface on cloth.

使（布料）起绒毛

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
friezeother
=frieze

Common Collocations

  • 1.decorative frieze装饰性饰带
  • 2.frieze [design/pattern]饰带设计/图案
  • 3.architectural frieze建筑饰带

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The frieze running along the top of the wall depicted classical Greek scenes.

  • 2.

    The architect added a decorative frieze as a finishing touch.

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