Word · Frequency #24767
pillowcase
/ˈpiləʊkeis/
noun
枕套
a cover for a pillow
- 1.
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.
一种可洗涤、易拆卸的枕头布套。
- 2.
bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
枕头的床上用品套
一种可洗涤、易拆卸的枕头布套。；枕头的床上用品套
In use
I need to wash the pillowcase because it has a stain.
She bought new pillowcases to match her bedroom curtains.
The hotel changes the pillowcase every day for each guest.
the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
a pillowcase
pillowcase 是可数名词，表示单数时用不定冠词 a。
He bought a pillowcase for his bed.
他给床买了一个枕套。
pillowcases
pillowcase 的复数形式是直接加 -s。
These pillowcases need to be washed.
这些枕套需要洗了。
Common mistakes
Connections
Collocations
- clean pillowcase
- 干净的枕套
- She puts a clean pillowcase on the pillow every week.她每周给枕头换上干净的枕套。
- change the pillowcase
- 换枕套
- You should change the pillowcase more often.你应该更频繁地更换枕套。
- cotton pillowcase
- 棉质枕套
- I prefer a cotton pillowcase because it is soft and breathable.我更喜欢棉质枕套，因为它柔软透气。
- satin pillowcase
- 缎面枕套
- Satin pillowcases are said to reduce hair breakage.据说缎面枕套能减少头发断裂。
- pillowcase with a zipper
- 带拉链的枕套
- This pillowcase with a zipper is easier to remove and wash.这个带拉链的枕套更容易取下清洗。
- matching pillowcase
Learner notes
Memory Tip
pillow(枕头)+case(套子)=枕套，想象给枕头穿上一件衣服。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：居家、购物、洗衣 pillowcase 通常用于日常家居语境，多指套在枕头外面的布套；比较常见于谈论床品、清洗或购物等场景。
Pronunciation & Spelling
pillowcase 的 -case 读 /keɪs/。case、suitcase、briefcase 直接含有 case；face、place、base 的结尾同样读 /eɪs/，与之押韵。注意拼写相近的 vase 在英式英语中读 /vɑːz/，phase 读 /feɪz/，都不与 -case 押韵。
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。
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