yarn
US /jɑːrn/
UK /jɑːrn/
名詞
1.
紗線, 毛線
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or making cloth
範例:
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She bought a ball of wool yarn to knit a scarf.
她買了一團羊毛線來織圍巾。
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The weaver used colorful yarns to create a vibrant tapestry.
織工用彩色紗線製作了一幅生動的掛毯。
2.
故事, 奇談
a long or rambling story, especially one that is exaggerated or incredible
範例:
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The old sailor spun a fascinating yarn about his adventures at sea.
老水手講了一個關於他在海上冒險的精彩故事。
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He's always spinning some tall yarn about his past.
他總是編造一些關於他過去的誇張故事。
動詞
1.
講故事, 閒聊
to tell a long or rambling story
範例:
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He loved to yarn about his days as a young adventurer.
他喜歡講故事，講述他年輕時作為冒險家的日子。
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They sat by the campfire, yarning late into the night.
他們圍坐在篝火旁，講故事直到深夜。
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