early 14c., ribane, from Old French riban "a ribbon," variant of ruban (13c.), of unknown origin, possibly from a Germanic compound whose second element is related to band (n.1); compare Middle Dutch ringhband "necklace." Modern spelling is from mid-16c. Originally a stripe in a material. Custom of colored ribbon loops worn on lapels to declare support for some group perceived as suffering or oppressed began in 1991 with AIDS red ribbons.
双语例句
1. Add a length of ribbon tied in a bow.
再用一段丝带，系个蝴蝶结。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Mrs. Haines stood nearby, holding scissors to cut a ribbon.
海恩斯夫人站在旁边，手持剪刀准备剪彩。
来自柯林斯例句
3. I covered the scroll in sealing wax, and affixed a red ribbon.
我用封蜡将卷轴封好，并系上一根红丝带。
来自柯林斯例句
4. They ceremoniously cut a piece of ribbon, declaring the exhibition open.
他们郑重其事地剪彩，宣布展览开幕。
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5. She had tied back her hair with a peach satin ribbon.
