a thread of + [abstract noun]
表示某种情感或抽象事物的微小存在。
There was a thread of resentment in his voice.
他的声音里有一股子怨恨。
一股;一缕;一丝
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一股;一缕;一丝
a very small amount or thin continuous line of something
There was a thread of resentment in his voice.
他的声音里有一股子怨恨。
多用于表示细微、连续的量,如气味、光、希望等。
A thread of smoke rose from the chimney into the cold morning air.
一缕烟雾从烟囱升入寒冷的晨空中。
She felt a thread of hope when she heard the good news.
她听到这个好消息时感到一丝希望。
A thread of light came through the crack in the curtain.
一缕光线从窗帘的缝隙中透了进来。
表示某种情感或抽象事物的微小存在。
There was a thread of resentment in his voice.
他的声音里有一股子怨恨。
表示细长的或微量存在的具体事物。
A thread of smoke rose from the chimney.
一股子烟从烟囱升起。
Not this
I need a thread of rope.
Use this
I need a piece of rope.
'a thread of' 用于描述细长连续的东西,如光线、烟雾;表示‘一段绳子’应用 'a piece of' 或 'a length of'。
Not this
She wore a thread of pearls.
Use this
She wore a string of pearls.
表示‘一串珍珠’应用 'a string of','a thread of' 不能用于串在一起的独立物体。
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