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Note Basic Structure Fabric Fab∙Ric / ˈfæbrik /  ◙ Noun  1. [U C] Material

Front fabric
Back fab∙ric / ˈfæbrik / 
◙ noun 
1. [U, C] material made by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, curtains, etc. and for covering furniture
• 织物;布料:
 »cotton fabric 
  棉织物 
 »furnishing fabrics 
  室内装饰织品 
--› note at material 
2. [sing.] the ~ (of sth) (formal) the basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully
• (社会、机构等的)结构:
 »a trend which threatens the very fabric of society 
  威胁社会基本结构的趋势 
--› note at structure 
3. [sing.] the ~ (of sth) the basic structure of a building, such as the walls, floor and roof
• (建筑物的)结构(如墙、地面、屋顶) 

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