silk
Describes something made of the soft, fine, and shiny fiber produced by silkworms. It is often used to characterize high-quality clothing or smooth surfaces that look and feel expensive.
Exemplos
3 de 5She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.
She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.
The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a silk waistcoat.
The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a waistcoat made of silk.
I love the feeling of these silk pajamas on a hot night.
I love the feeling of these pajamas made of silk on a hot night.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'S' in Silk: it is Soft, Shiny, and Smooth.
Quiz rápido
He gave his wife a beautiful ______ scarf for their anniversary.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: silk
Exemplos
She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.
everydayShe wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.
The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a silk waistcoat.
formalThe gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a waistcoat made of silk.
I love the feeling of these silk pajamas on a hot night.
informalI love the feeling of these pajamas made of silk on a hot night.
The study examines the structural integrity of silk threads in historical tapestries.
academicThe study examines the structural integrity of threads made of silk in historical tapestries.
We are looking for a supplier of premium silk materials for our new summer line.
businessWe are looking for a supplier of premium materials made of silk for our new summer line.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
smooth as silk
very smooth and without problems
silk purse out of a sow's ear
trying to create something valuable from something poor
the Silk Road
the ancient trade route between China and Europe
Frequentemente confundido com
Silk is the material itself, while silky describes a texture that feels like silk regardless of the material.
Silk is a natural fiber, whereas satin is a type of weave that can be made from silk or synthetic fibers.
Notas de uso
When used as an adjective, 'silk' usually identifies the material an object is made of. It is placed directly before the noun it modifies.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'silky' when they mean the item is actually made of silk. Use 'silk' for the material and 'silky' for the sensation.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'S' in Silk: it is Soft, Shiny, and Smooth.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English 'sioloc', which comes from the Greek 'serikos', meaning 'of the Seres' (the ancient Greek name for the Chinese).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Silk has been a symbol of wealth and status for centuries, particularly originating from ancient Chinese culture.
Quiz rápido
He gave his wife a beautiful ______ scarf for their anniversary.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: silk
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