elephant corduroy
noun [ U ] uk/ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˌkɔː.dʒə.rɔɪ/ us/ˈel.ə.fənt ˌkɔːr.də.rɔɪ/ (UK also elephant cord, /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˌkɔːd/ /ˈel.ə.fənt ˌkɔːrd/ jumbo cord)
大象灯芯绒
a type of corduroy (= a thick cotton material with soft, raised parallel lines in one direction) in which the raised lines are very wide
Elephant corduroy is so-called because the velvet ribs are broad, making the material warmer. “大象灯芯绒”之所以得名,是因为其丝绒的棱线宽大,使材料更温暖。
an elephant cord pinafore dress 一条大象灯芯绒连衣裙
- More examples
- I wore a dark maroon velvet smoking jacket, a high collared dark blue satin shirt, and grey-green elephant corduroy trousers.
- One of this season's key trends is elephant corduroy trousers.
- I chose a mid-weight elephant corduroy fabric.