drapery
gb/dɹˈeɪpɚi/ us/dɹˈeɪpɚi/
B2
Angličtina
függöny, drapéria, függönyanyag, redőzet, textilüzlet, méteráruüzlet
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
[the] drapery/draperies (in/for [a room])
The living room looks brighter now that we replaced the dark drapery.
Világosabbnak tűnik a nappali, mióta lecseréltük a sötét függönyöket.
Dust had collected along the bottom edge of the draperies.
Por gyűlt össze a függönyök alsó szélén.
They chose sheer drapery to keep the room private without blocking the light.
Učební příklady
The drapery is blue.
A függöny kék.
We need new draperies for the window.
Új függönyök kellenek az ablakra.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse drapery (general term) with drapes (a specific kind of curtain).
Význam
curtains and window hangings
Kolokace
heavy drapery
|sheer drapery
|window drapery
|bedroom drapery
|replace the drapery
|new draperies
|floor-length drapery
|custom drapery
|designer drapery
|drapery hardware
Synonyma
curtains (Most common everyday word for window coverings.)
|
drapes (Often implies heavier, more formal curtains.)
Témata
home
|interiors
|daily_life
Definice
curtains in a room
Curtains or other cloth hangings, especially those used to cover windows.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
2
függönyanyag
B1
Vzorec užití:
drapery (fabric/material) for [something]
The designer recommended a heavier drapery for the bay window.
A tervező nehezebb függönyanyagot ajánlott az öbölablakhoz.
They ordered the drapery in a neutral color so it would match the furniture.
Semleges színű függönyanyagot rendeltek, hogy illjen a bútorokhoz.
This drapery fades less in direct sunlight.
Učební příklady
This drapery is thick.
Ez a függönyanyag vastag.
I bought drapery to make curtains.
Vettem függönyanyagot, hogy függönyt készítsek.
Častá chyba:
Do not use drapery to mean any clothing fabric; it usually relates to curtains and interior textiles.
Význam
fabric used for curtains
Kolokace
drapery fabric
|drapery material
|upholstery and drapery
|buy drapery
|choose drapery
|patterned drapery
|linen drapery
|blackout drapery
|drapery weight
|drapery sample
Synonyma
curtain fabric (Plain, descriptive alternative.)
|
draping fabric (Emphasizes how the cloth hangs in folds; can also be used in sewing.)
Témata
home
|shopping
|interiors
|materials
Definice
cloth for making curtains
Cloth intended for making curtains and other decorative hangings.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
3
Vzorec užití:
the drapery of [a garment/statue/figure]
The painter captured the drapery with remarkably soft shadows.
A festő feltűnően lágy árnyékokkal ragadta meg a drapériát.
Students practiced drawing the drapery of a robe under different lighting.
A diákok különböző megvilágításban egy köpeny redőzetének rajzolását gyakorolták.
In the statue, the drapery makes the stone look almost like fabric.
Učební příklady
The drapery falls in long folds.
A drapéria hosszú redőkben omlik alá.
Častá chyba:
This meaning refers to folds and arrangement, not to curtains in a room.
Význam
folded cloth in art or dress
Kolokace
flowing drapery
|classical drapery
|the drapery of the figure
|drapery studies
|render drapery
|carve the drapery
|drapery folds
|wet drapery
|swirling drapery
|drapery in sculpture
Synonyma
draping (Often focuses on the technique or action rather than the result.)
|
folds (More general; does not necessarily suggest cloth hanging elegantly.)
Témata
art
|fashion
|design
Definice
the way cloth hangs in folds
The arrangement or appearance of cloth as it hangs in folds, especially in clothing, sculpture, or painting.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
FORMAL
4
textilüzlet
B1
Vzorec užití:
a drapery (shop/store) in [place]
She bought the lining at a small drapery near the market.
A bélést egy piac közelében lévő kis textilüzletben vette.
The old drapery on the high street closed after decades in business.
A főutcán lévő régi textilüzlet évtizedek után bezárt.
Učební příklady
I went to a drapery to buy fabric.
Elmentem egy textilüzletbe anyagot venni.
Častá chyba:
This use is more common in British English and can sound old-fashioned in everyday conversation.
Význam
shop selling cloth and textiles
Kolokace
a drapery shop
|a drapery store
|the local drapery
|family drapery business
|work in drapery
|a drapery department
Synonyma
fabric shop (More modern and widely used.)
|
textile store (Broader term; can include industrial textiles.)
Témata
shopping
|business
|home
Definice
a shop that sells fabric
A business that sells cloth and household textiles, such as fabric for clothing, curtains, and linens.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
drapery
IPA
GB/dɹˈeɪpɚi/
US/dɹˈeɪpɚi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
drapery (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (drapery)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: drapery
- Plural: draperies, drapery
Příbuzná slova
Forms
draperies
noun
Core family
drape
verb
Related words
draper
noun
Výrazy
drapery lining
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi lˈaɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
inner layer of a curtain
extra fabric inside a curtain
Příklady
- Blackout drapery lining helped keep the bedroom dark in the morning.
- The sun damaged the outer fabric, but the drapery lining protected it for years.
Učební příklady
- This curtain has drapery lining.
drapery panel
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi pˈænəl/
fixed phrase
one curtain section
one piece of curtain
Příklady
- They ordered two drapery panels for the wide window.
- One drapery panel was shorter because it was hemmed incorrectly.
Učební příklady
- I bought a drapery panel for the bedroom.
drapery pleat
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi plˈit/
fixed phrase
fold style at curtain top
a fold that makes curtains hang neatly
Příklady
- Pinch pleats are a common drapery pleat for formal rooms.
- The tailor adjusted the drapery pleat so the panels would hang evenly.
drapery rod
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi ɹˈɑd/
fixed phrase
bar for hanging curtains
a bar that holds curtains
Příklady
- We installed a new drapery rod above the patio door.
- Make sure the drapery rod is anchored into a stud.
Učební příklady
- The drapery rod is over the window.