flannel

• 指一种柔软的平纹织物，通常由羊毛或棉制成，用于制作衣物、床单或抹布。也指这种布料制成的衣物（如法兰绒衬衫）。

A noun referring to a soft, woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton, used for clothing, bedding, or cleaning cloths.

1. B1formal

   A soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton, used for clothing and bedding.

   法兰绒

   • She bought a warm flannel shirt for the winter.
   • The sheets are made of soft flannel.
   • He prefers flannel pajamas in cold weather.

   同义词flannelettewincey

2. Washcloth (British)B1formalbritish

   A small cloth used for washing the face or body.

   洗脸巾

   • He used a flannel to wash his face.
   • She hung the wet flannel over the towel rack.
   • The hotel provided fresh flannels every day.

   同义词face clothwashcloth

3. Nonsense or flattery (British slang)C1informalbritish

   Meaningless talk, flattery, or deceptive words.

   胡说八道或奉承

   • Don't listen to his flannel; he's just trying to impress you.
   • The politician's speech was full of flannel.
   • She saw through his flannel and asked for the truth.

   同义词baloneyblarneybunkumflatteryguffhot airnonsenserubbishsoft soaptwaddle

   反义词facttruth