bead

• 带有小孔的、通常为球形的物品，用于制作首饰或装饰；也指少量液体形成的小滴。

A small, often spherical object with a hole through it, typically used in jewelry or decoration, or a small droplet of liquid.

1. Small decorative ballA2formal

   A small, often spherical object with a hole through its center, used in jewelry or for decoration.

   珠子

   • She strung colorful beads onto a necklace.
   • The artisan used glass beads to create a bracelet.
   • He counted the beads on his rosary.

   同义词dropglobulepelletspherule

2. Small spherical shapeB1formal

   A small, round shape, often referring to a drop of liquid or a similar form.

   小圆珠

   • Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
   • The morning dew collected in beads on the leaves.
   • Tiny beads of water covered the cold glass.

   同义词dropdropletglobulepearlpelletspherule

3. Decorative moldingC1formal

   A narrow, rounded molding used as an edge or trim on furniture or woodwork.

   串珠线脚

   • The cabinet was finished with a beaded molding.
   • He added a bead to the edge of the table for decoration.
   • The antique chair had a beaded trim along its back.

   同义词astragalbeading

4. Form into dropsB2formal

   To form into small, round drops, like water or sweat.

   形成水滴

   • The moisture beaded on the surface of the cold bottle.
   • Sweat beaded on his skin after the run.
   • The rain beaded on the windowpane.

   同义词blobdewdropdropdropletglobule

5. Decorate with beadsB1formal

   To adorn or embellish something by sewing small beads onto it.

   用珠子装饰

   • She beaded the dress with intricate patterns.
   • The costume was beautifully beaded by hand.
   • He beaded the purse with colorful designs.

   同义词adorndecorateembellishgarnishornamenttrim

6. String togetherB2formal

   To connect or arrange items in a sequence, like beads on a string.

   串

   • She beaded the pearls onto a thread.
   • The children beaded the popcorn for the garland.
   • He beaded the shells together to make a necklace.

   同义词stringthread

• 动词，指用珠子装饰或覆盖，或形成小水珠、气泡。

A verb meaning to decorate or cover with beads, or to form into small drops or bubbles.

1. Form into beadsB2formal

   To form into small, spherical drops, as of liquid like water or sweat.

   形成珠状液滴

   • Sweat began to bead on his forehead after the long run.
   • Condensation beaded on the cold glass of water.
   • Raindrops beaded on the surface of the car's hood.

   同义词gatherpearl

2. Decorate with beadsB1formal

   To adorn or embellish something by sewing or attaching small decorative beads onto it.

   用珠子装饰

   • She spent hours beading the intricate pattern onto the dress.
   • The artisan beaded the leather bracelet with colorful stones.
   • They beaded the ceremonial headdress with traditional designs.

   同义词adorndecorateembellishornamenttrim

3. String together like beadsB2informal

   To arrange or connect items in a sequence, similar to threading beads on a string.

   串起

   • He beaded the facts together to form a coherent story.
   • The memories were beaded in her mind like a necklace of moments.
   • They beaded the pearls onto a silk thread for the necklace.

   同义词chainconcatenatelinkstringthread