Earrings - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：earrings (Earrings)

Earrings 🔊

/ˈɪərɪŋz/

A piece of jewelry that you wear on your ear, usually in pairs, for decoration.

earrings 🔊

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/ˈɪərɪŋz/

A piece of jewelry attached to the earlobe or ear cartilage, typically worn in pairs for adornment.

📁 Category：Fashion Trends 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Compound of 'ear' (organ of hearing) and 'ring' (circular jewelry), with plural suffix.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'ear' + 'rings' – rings that hang from your ears. Easy!

📖 Example

She tried on several pairs of earrings at the boutique before choosing the simple pearl ones. 🔊 She tried on several pairs of earrings at the boutique before choosing the simple pearl ones.

🔗 Collocations

gold earrings – earrings made of gold

hoop earrings – round, ring-shaped earrings

pearl earrings – earrings with pearls

🔄 Synonyms

ear jewelry (n.) – Any decorative item worn on the ear, including earrings

studs (n.) – Small, simple earrings that sit directly on the earlobe

🌱 Derivatives

earringed (adj.) – Wearing earrings

📖 Cultural Story

Earrings have been worn since ancient times across cultures, from Egyptian gold hoops to Roman pearls, symbolizing status and beauty.