also woolgathering, 1550s, "indulging in wandering fancies and purposeless thinking," from the literal meaning "gathering fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.," an activity that necessitates much wandering to little purpose. See wool + gather.
雙語例句
1. It's 50 per cent wool, 50 per cent acrylic.
它含50%的羊毛、50%的丙烯酸纖維。
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2. She was wearing wool slacks and a paisley smock.
她穿著羊毛寬松褲和渦旋花紋寬袍。
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3. The adaptability of wool is one of its great attractions.
用途廣泛是羊毛最具吸引力的特點之一。
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4. Wool traps your body heat, keeping the chill at bay.
毛織品能夠保暖御寒。
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5. Natural fabrics like silk and wool are better insulators than synthetics.