stripe
n
1 long narrow band (usu of the same width throughout its length) on a surface that is usu different from it in colour, material or texture 条纹, 线条(通常全长等宽, 而颜色、 材料或质地通常异於底面)
a white table-cloth with red stripes 有红色条纹的白桌布
the tiger´s stripes 老虎的斑纹
The plates have a blue stripe round the edge. 这些盘子边缘上有一道蓝线. =>illus at pattern 见pattern插图.
2 badge (often in the shape of a V) that is worn on the uniform of a soldier, policeman, etc as a mark of rank; chevron (军警等制服上的)级别条纹(常呈V字形); V形臂章
How many stripes are there on a sergeant´s sleeve? 中士的袖子上有几道V形条纹?
She was awarded another stripe. 她又升了一级.
3 (usu pl 通常作复数) (arch 古) blow with a whip; stroke 鞭打; 抽打.