Scissors - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：cutting tool (Scissors)

Scissors 🔊

/ˈsɪzərz/

A tool with two blades and handles, used for cutting things like paper and fabric.

cutting tool 🔊

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/ˈkʌtɪŋ tuːl/

A handheld tool with two opposing blades pivoted at a point, used for cutting paper, fabric, hair, and similar materials.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'cisorium' (cutting tool) via Old French 'cisoires'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'sciss' as 'cut' in Latin; two blades like 'sisters' working together.

📖 Example

She used a pair of scissors to open the package from her friend. 🔊 She used a pair of scissors to open the package from her friend.

🔗 Collocations

a pair of scissors – two-bladed cutting tool

scissors cut – the action of cutting with scissors

scissors blades – the metal edges of scissors

🔄 Synonyms

shears (n.) – A larger or heavier type of scissors, often used for gardening or cutting cloth.

clippers (n.) – A tool for cutting small pieces, such as nails or hair, often with a spring mechanism.

cutters (n.) – A general term for tools designed to cut, including scissors.

🚫 Antonyms

glue (n.) – A substance used to join items together, opposite of cutting apart.

tape (n.) – Adhesive strip used for sticking, opposite of separating with scissors.

🌱 Derivatives

scissor (v.) – To cut or move like scissors.

scissoring (n.) – The action or motion of cutting with scissors.

📖 Cultural Story

Scissors date back to ancient Rome (1st century AD) with bronze pivoted blades. The word evolved from Latin 'cisorium' meaning cutting instrument.