stripe
n
1 long narrow band (usu of the same width throughout its length) on a surface that is usu different from it in colour, material or texture 条纹, 线条(通常全长等宽, 而颜色、 材料或质地通常异於底面)
a white table-cloth with red stripes 有红色条纹的白桌布
the tiger's stripes 老虎的斑纹
The plates have a blue stripe round the edge. 这些盘子边缘上有一道蓝线. =>illus at pattern 见pattern插图.
2 badge (often in the shape of a V) that is worn on the uniform of a soldier, policeman, etc as a mark of rank; chevron (军警等制服上的)级别条纹(常呈V字形); V形臂章
How many stripes are there on a sergeant's sleeve? 中士的袖子上有几道V形条纹?
She was awarded another stripe. 她又升了一级.
3 (usu pl 通常作复数) (arch 古) blow with a whip; stroke 鞭打; 抽打.
The first westerner to discover these islands was an Italian explorer in 1524.
首次发现这些岛屿的西方人是一位意大利探险家,时间是1524年。
What about heart? Heart is what makes you love other people. You can love your friend, even though you don't agree with everything she or he says. So when you listen to someone, you should listen with complete attention, and with complete respect for