candlewick
noun uk/ˈkæn.dəl.wɪk/ us/ˈkæn.dəl.wɪk/
(MATERIAL)
[ U ]烛芯纱
thick, soft material with raised areas of short threads on the surface
There was a pink candlewick bedspread on the bed. 床上铺着一条粉红色的烛芯纱床罩。
Her old candlewick dressing-gown had finally fallen to pieces. 她那件旧的烛芯纱晨衣终于破了。
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- The bedspread is pink and peach candlewick.
- She came down the stairs wearing a light blue candlewick dressing gown.
- Since the early 20th century, Dalton has been a centre for the candlewick industry.
(PART OF CANDLE)
[ U or C ] (also candle wick)蜡烛芯
a piece of string in the centre of a candle that burns to produce light and heat
There was the smell of scented candlewick. 这里有香烛芯的味道。
Sarah picked up and struck a match and put the flame to the candle wick. 莎拉拿起火柴，擦着一根点燃了烛芯。
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- Sarah picked up and struck a match and put the flame to the candle wick.
- You can make your own candlewick out of thick cotton cord.
- The candlewicks were trimmed to cast a dim glow around the room.