cuff

kʌf

GRE Collins 1

n. the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
v. hit with the hand

n. 袖口, 一巴掌
vt. 用巴掌打
vi. 殴斗

Collins 星级

10,028

BNC 频率

6,960

使用频率

cuff 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但它的意思与衣物的边缘部分有关，常见于衬衫或裤子的袖口或裤脚。

例句

1. She rolled up her shirt cuffs to keep them clean while cooking.

她把衬衫的袖口卷起来，以保持在烹饪时袖子干净。

2. He wore a watch on his left cuff that matched his outfit.

他左手袖口上戴着一块与他服装相配的手表。

3. The tailor added extra fabric to the cuffs of the pants for a better fit.

裁缝在裤子的袖口处加了额外的布料，以便更合身。