a valance at the top of [a window]
这种装饰性短幔通常装在窗户上端,at the top of 表示“在……顶端”。
We hung a valance at the top of the window.
我们在窗顶挂了一条短帷幔。
窗帘上端的短帷幔;装饰性短幔
先理解核心含义,再看它在真实句子里的用法。
窗帘上端的短帷幔;装饰性短幔
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
We hung a valance at the top of the window.
我们在窗顶挂了一条短帷幔。
通常挂在窗户顶部边缘的短窗帘;帷幔。
A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.
用于遮挡窗户顶部窗帘装置等的装饰性框架;窗帘盒。
A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.
一种悬挂在床沿下、从床垫下延伸至地板的短装饰布,用于遮挡床架或床下空间并防尘。
A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from a bed, from beneath the mattress to the floor, used to conceal the box spring or space under the bed and prevent dust from accumulating there.
一种短的装饰性布边,用于遮挡沙发、长沙发等的腿部。
A short, decorative edging of cloth that conceals the legs of a couch, sofa, etc.
The valance hides the curtain rod and gives the window a finished look.
帷幔遮住了窗帘杆,让窗户看起来更完整。
We chose a blue valance to match the living room curtains.
我们选了蓝色短帷幔来搭配客厅的窗帘。
She sewed a simple valance for the kitchen window.
她为厨房窗户缝了一个简单的短帷幔。
这种装饰性短幔通常装在窗户上端,at the top of 表示“在……顶端”。
We hung a valance at the top of the window.
我们在窗顶挂了一条短帷幔。
valance 是可数名词,复数形式为 valances,作主语时谓语用复数。
Valances conceal the curtain fixtures.
短帷幔遮住了窗帘固定装置。
Not this
I bought valance for my window.
Use this
I bought a valance for my window.
valance 是可数名词,单数前需要加冠词 a/an;中文没有冠词,所以容易漏掉。
Not this
There are two valance on the window.
Use this
There are two valances on the window.
valance 是可数名词,复数形式要加 -s;中文名词没有复数变化,所以容易漏加。
Not this
The valance is in the top of the window.
Use this
The valance is at the top of the window.
表示“在顶端”要用 at the top of,不能用 in the top of;in 表示在某个空间内部。
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窗幔;窗户顶部的短帷幔
She hung a simple window valance to hide the curtain rod.
她挂了一条简单的窗幔来遮住窗帘杆。
帘幔杆
The valance rod should be wider than the window frame.
帘幔杆应该比窗框宽。
装饰性短帷幔
A decorative valance can add color to a plain window.
装饰性短帷幔可以为单调的窗户增添色彩。
帷幔布料
Choose a valance fabric that matches your curtains.
选择与你的窗帘相配的帷幔布料。
荷叶边短帷幔
The ruffled valance gave the kitchen a cozy feel.
荷叶边短帷幔让厨房显得温馨。
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valance 与 balance 只差一个 v:窗帘顶的短帷幔让窗框显得平衡(balance)。
语域:neutral 常见场景:家居装饰、窗帘选购、室内设计 该词通常用于家居装饰、窗帘选购或室内设计相关场合,属于中性偏正式的日常用词;在一般口语和书面语中都能使用,没有明显的正式或非正式限制。
与 valance(ˈvæləns)押韵的是 balance(ˈbæləns)。注意:chance、dance、stance、advance 都以 -ance 结尾,但读作 /æns/(重读),并不押韵;ambulance(ˈæmbjələns)多出 /bj/ 音,也不是真正的韵脚。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.