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.
例句
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.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.
快速测验
The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.
正确！
正确答案是： breastplate
例句
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.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
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
容易混淆的词
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.
使用说明
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.
常见错误
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.
记忆技巧
Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.
词源
A compound of the Old English 'breost' (chest) and 'platte' (a thin sheet of metal), appearing together in Middle English.
语法模式
文化背景
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'.
快速测验
The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.
正确！
正确答案是： breastplate
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