breastplate
A piece of armor designed to cover and protect the chest of the wearer. It is typically made from a single piece of metal or leather and was historically used by soldiers in battle.
예시
3 / 5The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.
빠른 퀴즈
The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.
정답!
정답은: breastplate
예시
The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
everydayThe museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.
Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
academicArcheological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.
Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
formalPlease ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.
I'm making a DIY breastplate out of cardboard for my superhero costume.
informalI'm making a DIY breastplate out of cardboard for my superhero costume.
The historical replica company saw a 20% increase in breastplate orders following the release of the medieval film.
businessThe historical replica company saw a 20% increase in breastplate orders following the release of the medieval film.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
breastplate of righteousness
a biblical metaphor for moral integrity
plate armor
a full suit of protective metal plates
suit of armor
a complete set of protective clothing for a warrior
자주 혼동되는 단어
A cuirass usually includes both a breastplate and a backplate joined together, while a breastplate refers specifically to the front.
A shield is a handheld piece of protection, whereas a breastplate is worn directly on the torso.
사용 참고사항
The word is most commonly used in historical, archaeological, or fantasy literature contexts. While it technically refers to physical armor, it is sometimes used metaphorically in religious or poetic texts to represent protection of the heart or soul.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'breastplate' to refer to a whole suit of armor; remember it only covers the chest. It is also a countable noun, so it requires an article or pluralization.
암기 팁
Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.
어원
A compound of the Old English 'breost' (chest) and 'platte' (a thin sheet of metal), appearing together in Middle English.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The breastplate is a central piece of iconography for medieval knights and is famously mentioned in the Bible as part of the 'Armor of God'.
빠른 퀴즈
The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.
정답!
정답은: breastplate
관련 어휘
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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