Word · Frequency #7129
nylon
尼龙
a tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer used in many applications
- 1.
Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
最初是杜邦公司用于聚酰胺的商标名,这是一种由交替的二胺和二羧酸单体结合而成的共聚物；现在泛指这种类型的聚合物。
- 2.
A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
最初由尼龙制成的长筒袜；也泛指任何女性穿的长而透明的长筒袜。
- 3.
A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.
因礼节而非能力被任命的女王律师、国王律师或高级律师。
聚酰胺纤维；最初是杜邦公司用于聚酰胺的商标名,这是一种由交替的二胺和二羧酸单体结合而成的共聚物；现在泛指这种类型的聚合物。；最初由尼龙制成的长筒袜；也泛指任何女性穿的长而透明的长筒袜。；因礼节而非能力被任命的女王律师、国王律师或高级律师。；尼龙；[化] 尼龙; 聚酰胺纤维
In use
She prefers nylon jackets because they are lightweight and water-resistant.
The rope is made of strong nylon, so it can hold heavy loads.
She wore a pair of sheer nylons under her skirt.
made of nylon
The jacket is made of nylon.
这件夹克是尼龙做的。
nylon + noun
尼龙常作为定语修饰名词，表示材质。
She bought a nylon backpack.
她买了一个尼龙背包。
wear nylons
nylons 复数形式常指尼龙长袜。
She wore black nylons to the party.
她穿着黑色尼龙袜去参加派对。
Connections
Collocations
- nylon stockings
- 尼龙长袜
- She prefers nylon stockings over cotton ones.她更喜欢尼龙长袜而不是棉的。
- nylon rope
- 尼龙绳
- Nylon rope is strong and durable for climbing.尼龙绳坚固耐用，适合攀岩。
- nylon fabric
- 尼龙织物
- This jacket is made of lightweight nylon fabric.这件夹克由轻质尼龙织物制成。
- nylon brush
- 尼龙刷
- Use a soft nylon brush to clean the delicate surface.用软尼龙刷清洁精致表面。
- nylon thread
- 尼龙线
- Nylon thread is often used for sewing outdoor gear.尼龙线常用于缝制户外装备。
- nylon carpet
Learner notes
Memory Tip
尼龙（nylon）谐音'耐龙'，寓意耐穿耐磨。
Context & Register
“nylon” 通常为中性词，日常与技术语境均通用，无明显语域偏向。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Only 'pylon' (/ˈpaɪlɒn/) rhymes with 'nylon' (both have /-aɪlɒn/). Words like 'colon', 'salon', 'lion', 'siphon', and 'crayon' share spelling patterns but have different vowel sounds or consonant endings; they do not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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