armlet
An armlet is a decorative band or piece of jewelry worn around the upper arm, usually above the elbow. While often used for ornamentation, it can also signify social status, military rank, or membership in a specific group.
例句
3 / 5She wore a delicate silver armlet that matched her earrings perfectly.
She wore a subtle silver band on her upper arm that complemented her other jewelry.
The high priest was adorned with a heavy gold armlet inscribed with ancient symbols.
The religious leader wore a significant golden arm band featuring historical engravings.
I found this cool beaded armlet at the music festival last weekend.
I purchased an interesting piece of arm jewelry at a recent casual event.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of the 'let' in 'armlet' like the 'let' in 'booklet' (small book) or 'droplet' (small drop). It's a small, decorative addition to your arm.
快速测验
The warrior was granted a golden ___ by the king as a reward for his valor in battle.
正确！
正确答案是： armlet
例句
She wore a delicate silver armlet that matched her earrings perfectly.
everydayShe wore a subtle silver band on her upper arm that complemented her other jewelry.
The high priest was adorned with a heavy gold armlet inscribed with ancient symbols.
formalThe religious leader wore a significant golden arm band featuring historical engravings.
I found this cool beaded armlet at the music festival last weekend.
informalI purchased an interesting piece of arm jewelry at a recent casual event.
Archaeological evidence suggests the armlet was a standard part of Celtic warrior attire.
academicScientific research indicates that upper arm bands were common in Celtic military dress.
Each event steward must wear a fluorescent armlet to ensure they are easily identifiable by the crowd.
businessStaff members are required to wear a bright arm band for visibility and identification purposes.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
mourning armlet
a black band worn on the arm to show someone has died
captain's armlet
a band worn by a team leader (more commonly called an armband)
armlet of gold
a traditional way to describe a valuable arm piece in literature
容易混淆的词
A bracelet is worn on the wrist, whereas an armlet is specifically worn on the upper arm.
Armband is a more general term often used for functional bands (like for identification), while armlet usually implies jewelry or decoration.
使用说明
The term is most frequently encountered in historical novels, archaeological reports, or high-fashion descriptions. In everyday modern speech, many people use the word 'armband' even when referring to decorative armlets.
常见错误
Learners often use 'armlet' to describe a wrist-watch strap or a standard bracelet. Remember that the suffix '-let' denotes a small version of something, but the 'arm' part refers to the upper arm specifically in this context.
记忆技巧
Think of the 'let' in 'armlet' like the 'let' in 'booklet' (small book) or 'droplet' (small drop). It's a small, decorative addition to your arm.
词源
Derived from the English word 'arm' combined with the diminutive suffix '-let', appearing in Middle English to describe small branches of the sea or arm ornaments.
语法模式
文化背景
Armlets have significant historical roots in Viking, Greek, and Roman cultures where they often symbolized bravery or warrior status.
快速测验
The warrior was granted a golden ___ by the king as a reward for his valor in battle.
正确！
正确答案是： armlet
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