early 14c., ribane, from Old French riban "a ribbon," variant of ruban (13c.), of unknown origin, possibly from a Germanic compound whose second element is related to band (n.1); compare Middle Dutch ringhband "necklace." Modern spelling is from mid-16c. Originally a stripe in a material. Custom of colored ribbon loops worn on lapels to declare support for some group perceived as suffering or oppressed began in 1991 with AIDS red ribbons.
雙語例句
1. Add a length of ribbon tied in a bow.
再用一段絲帶，系個蝴蝶結(jié)。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Mrs. Haines stood nearby, holding scissors to cut a ribbon.
海恩斯夫人站在旁邊，手持剪刀準備剪彩。
來自柯林斯例句
3. I covered the scroll in sealing wax, and affixed a red ribbon.
我用封蠟將卷軸封好，并系上一根紅絲帶。
來自柯林斯例句
4. They ceremoniously cut a piece of ribbon, declaring the exhibition open.
他們鄭重其事地剪彩，宣布展覽開幕。
來自柯林斯例句
5. She had tied back her hair with a peach satin ribbon.