stripe
n
1 long narrow band (usu of the same width throughout its length) on a surface that is usu different from it in colour, material or texture 条纹, 线条(通常全长等宽, 而颜色、 材料或质地通常异於底面)
a white table-cloth with red stripes 有红色条纹的白桌布
the tiger's stripes 老虎的斑纹
The plates have a blue stripe round the edge. 这些盘子边缘上有一道蓝线. =>illus at pattern 见pattern插图.
2 badge (often in the shape of a V) that is worn on the uniform of a soldier, policeman, etc as a mark of rank; chevron (军警等制服上的)级别条纹(常呈V字形); V形臂章
How many stripes are there on a sergeant's sleeve? 中士的袖子上有几道V形条纹?
She was awarded another stripe. 她又升了一级.
3 (usu pl 通常作复数) (arch 古) blow with a whip; stroke 鞭打; 抽打.
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
00在这里集合,游泳之后再吃午餐。别着急!我们有足够的时间。
And, because most books were not printed in Braille.
因为大多数的书本没用布莱叶文印刷。
I knew that experts from the local museum would soon visit the cave.