Fabric Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

fabric

noun

快速理解

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「fabric」主要指布料或織物,也可引申指社會或建築的結構。

  1. 1

    布料/織物

    EN: a material made from fibers, such as cotton or wool, used for making clothes, curtains, etc.

    翻譯: 由纖維(如棉、羊毛)製成的材料,用於製作衣服、窗簾等。

  2. 2

    社會結構

    EN: the basic structure of a society or organization that holds it together.

    翻譯: 將社會或組織凝聚在一起的基本結構。

  3. 3

    建築結構

    EN: the walls, floor, and roof of a building.

    翻譯: 建築物的牆壁、地板和屋頂等結構體。

小提醒:「fabric」在談論社會時是比喻用法,指其「結構」或「組織」,而非實體的布料。

發音(How to Pronounce "Fabric" in English

How to pronounce "Fabric" in English?"Fabric" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Fabric" from YouTube Videos

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I wanted to try to fix them myself. So I cut. I had a piece of extra fabric You can see from these sheets.

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Definitions(定義)

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1. cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers

布料;織物

She bought a meter of soft cotton fabric to make a dress.

她買了一公尺柔軟的棉布來做一件洋裝。

This sofa is upholstered in a durable wool fabric.

這張沙發是用耐用的羊毛布料裝飾的。

2. the basic structure or framework of a system, organization, or society

(系統、組織或社會的)基本結構;架構

Corruption threatens the very fabric of our democratic institutions.

腐敗威脅著我們民主制度的基本結構。

The new policy aims to strengthen the social fabric of the community.

新政策旨在加強社區的社會結構。

3. the walls, floor, and roof of a building

(建築物的)主體結構

After the earthquake, inspectors checked the fabric of the building for damage.

地震後,檢查人員檢查了建築物的主體結構是否有損壞。

The historic fabric of the castle has been carefully preserved.

城堡的歷史建築結構已被精心保存下來。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

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PatternMeaningExample
fabric + of + noun...的結構、組織The fabric of society is complex. (社會的結構是複雜的。)
be made of fabric由布料製成The curtains are made of a heavy fabric. (這些窗簾是由厚重的布料製成的。)
a piece/bolt of fabric一塊/一匹布料She bought a beautiful piece of silk fabric. (她買了一塊漂亮的絲綢布料。)
woven fabric梭織布料Denim is a type of woven fabric. (牛仔布是一種梭織布料。)
the fabric + verb結構/組織...The very fabric of the community was torn apart by the scandal. (社區的結構本身因醜聞而四分五裂。)

用法說明

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fabric 與 cloth 的區別

  • fabric 通常指作為材料的「布料、織物」,強調其材質、結構或工業用途。
  • cloth 則更常指已裁剪好、用於特定目的(如清潔、覆蓋)的「一塊布」,或泛指「布」這個類別。
  • 在談論服裝或室內裝潢的「布料」時,兩者常可互換,但 fabric 聽起來更正式或專業。
  • 某些固定搭配中不能互換,例如「桌布」是 tablecloth,而非 tablefabric。 EN: This dress is made from a soft, breathable fabric. 翻譯: 這件洋裝是用一種柔軟、透氣的布料製成的。

EN:Could you pass me a damp cloth to clean the table?

翻譯:你能遞給我一塊濕布來擦桌子嗎?

EN:We source sustainable fabrics for our clothing line.

翻譯:我們為我們的服裝系列採購永續布料。

EN:She cut the cloth to make a new curtain.

翻譯:她剪下那塊布來做新窗簾。

總結建議

一般情況下,談論材料或品種時用 fabric,指具體一塊布或日常用布時用 cloth

易混淆對比

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fabric vs cloth

「fabric」泛指任何透過編織、針織等工藝製成的紡織品材料,強調材質與結構;「cloth」通常指已裁剪好、用於特定用途(如清潔、覆蓋)的一塊布,或指特定類型的布料(如毛料)。

fabric vs textile

「fabric」指已織成、可用於製作物品的成品布料;「textile」是更廣泛的工業術語,涵蓋所有紡織纖維、紗線、布料及相關產品。

fabric vs material

「fabric」專指紡織品布料;「material」是泛指任何物品的構成「材料」,範圍極廣,包括金屬、塑膠、木材等。

口語用法

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引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人關於某種「材質」或「結構」的說法時,會用「fabric」來指稱。 EN: She said the fabric of the sofa was really easy to clean. 翻譯: 她說那張沙發的布料真的很容易清潔。

EN:He kept talking about the "social fabric," but I wasn't sure what he meant.

翻譯:他一直提到「社會結構」,但我不太確定他的意思。

語氣強調

在對話中,為了強調某事物是構成整體的「基本要素」或「核心結構」,會加強「fabric」的語氣。 EN: Trust is part of the very fabric of a good relationship. 翻譯: 信任是良好關係的根本組成部分。

EN:This tradition is woven into the fabric of our community.

翻譯:這個傳統已深深織入我們社區的結構之中。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,有時會用「the fabric of...」作為一個短暫的停頓,引出後面的抽象概念。 EN: It's about... the fabric of... how we interact every day. 翻譯: 這關係到...那個...我們日常互動的基礎結構。

EN:It damages, you know, the whole fabric of the agreement.

翻譯:這損害了,你知道的,整個協議的基礎。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將「fabric」用於過於口語化或模糊的比喻。若指具體「布料」,請使用更精確的術語(如「cotton fabric」棉布、「synthetic fabric」合成纖維布料);若指抽象「結構」,可考慮使用「structure」、「framework」或「foundation」等更正式的詞彙,並提供明確的定義或解釋。

常見短語

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woven fabric

adj + fabric

梭織布料

stretch fabric

adj + fabric

彈性布料

fabric softener

fabric + noun

衣物柔軟精

the fabric of society

the fabric of + noun

社會結構/組織

fabric store

fabric + noun

布料行

tear the fabric

verb + the fabric

撕破布料

breathable fabric

adj + fabric

透氣布料

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Fabric"?Which "Fabric" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×This fabric is made of cotton fabric.

This fabric is made of cotton.

在描述布料材質時,只需使用材質名稱(如 cotton, silk, wool),不需要在材質後重複 'fabric'。'fabric' 本身已指布料,加上材質名稱是說明其成分。

×I bought three fabrics from the store.

I bought three pieces of fabric from the store.

'Fabric' 作為物質名詞(不可數名詞)時,指布料這種材料,通常不用複數形。若要計數,需使用 'piece of fabric', 'length of fabric', 'bolt of fabric' 等量詞。'Fabrics' 作為複數時,通常指多種不同類型的布料。

×The fabric of the society is tearing.

The fabric of society is tearing.

在比喻用法中,如 'the fabric of society'(社會結構),'society' 前面通常不加定冠詞 'the',因為這裡指的是抽象概念,而非特定社會。

×This is a good quality fabric.

This is good-quality fabric. / This fabric is of good quality.

當 'quality' 作為複合形容詞的一部分修飾名詞時,通常用連字號連接,且不加 'a'(因為 'fabric' 在此為不可數)。或使用 'of good quality' 的片語。

×I like the fabric on this sofa.

I like the upholstery on this sofa. / I like the fabric of this sofa.

指沙發、椅子等家具的覆蓋布料時,更準確的詞是 'upholstery'。'Fabric' 泛指布料,而 'upholstery' 特指家具裝潢用的布料或皮革。若用 'fabric',介系詞用 'of' 比 'on' 更自然。

詞形變化

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