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Upholstery Covering Chairs Furniture Sit 英 ʌp'həʊlstəri] 美 ʌp'hoʊlstəri

英语单词 upholstery
英美音标 英 [ʌp'həʊlstəri] 美 [ʌp'hoʊlstəri]
中文释义 n.室内装潢品;室内装潢业
英语例句 (1) I did notice someone scrubbing out spots on the upholstery.
中文例句 (1) 我确实注意到有人擦掉室内装潢品上的污点。
vocabulary简明 Upholstery refers to the covering on furniture. Without upholstery, your couch wouldn't be very comfortable.
vocabulary扩展 This is a word specific to furniture, especially the chairs and couches found in most living rooms. Upholstery consists of the material — including springs, padding, and fabric — that cover the bare bones of the furniture you sit on. If you have ever spilled a drink on a couch, someone might have yelled, "Watch out! You'll stain the upholstery!" People who put the upholstery on furniture are called upholsterers.
柯林斯解释
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]座套;椅套 Upholstery is the soft covering on chairs and seats that makes them more comfortable to sit on.
  • ...white leather upholstery...

    白色皮座套

  • Simon rested his head against the upholstery.

    西蒙把头靠在椅套上。

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