cloth

cloth
(pl. cloths )
  1. [mass noun]woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fibre
    (羊毛、棉等)布,织物;毡
    a broad piece of pleated cloth.
    一块打褶宽布。
    [as modifier]a cloth bag.
    布包。
    ■[count noun]a piece of cloth for a particular purpose, such as a dishcloth or a tablecloth
    有专门用途的布(如抹布、桌布)
    wipe clean with a damp cloth.
    用湿抹布擦干净。
    ■[count noun]a variety of cloth
    布料
  2. (the cloth)the clergy; the clerical profession
    神职人员;神职
    has he given up all ideas of the cloth?.
    他是否已放弃所有奉神职的念头?。
语源
  1. Old English clãth, related to Dutch kleed and German Kleid, of unknown ultimate origin
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