wreath
发音
词义
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（名词）花环；圈状物
She hung a beautiful wreath on the front door for the holidays.
她在假期时把一个美丽的花环挂在前门上。
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（名词）奖章；荣誉勋章
The athlete received a golden wreath for breaking the world record.
运动员因打破世界纪录而获得金质荣誉勋章。
搭配&习语
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lay a wreath: 敬献花圈
Every year, they gather to lay a wreath at the war memorial.
每年他们聚集在战争纪念碑前敬献花圈。
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win laurels (or laurel wreaths): 赢得荣誉；取得成功
The team’s victory earned them laurels and recognition.
队伍的胜利为他们赢得了荣誉和认可。
词源
“Wreath” 源自古英语中的 “writha”，意为 “a twisted band”。
词形变化
复数: wreaths
同近义词
garland / chaplet / circlet / lei / festoon
英文对话
A: Why is there always a wreath on the door during the holidays?
B: It’s a festive tradition to symbolize warmth and welcome.
英文故事
The Festive Wreath
In the small town of Pineville, the arrival of winter brought a sense of excitement. The townspeople gathered to decorate the streets with festive lights and wreaths.
Emily, a skilled florist, took it upon herself to create the grand wreath for the town square. She used a variety of evergreen branches, red ribbons, and pinecones to craft a symbol of unity and joy.
As she placed the wreath on the town’s central monument, the atmosphere transformed. The wreath became a focal point for community gatherings, and its vibrant colors brightened the winter days.
Each year, the tradition continued, and the festive wreath served as a reminder that even in the coldest of seasons, the warmth of community and celebration could thrive.*