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epaulettes

/ˈepəˌlɛts/ /ˈɛpəˌlɛts/

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noun

肩章

An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank

Examples :

"The general's uniform was impressive, especially the gold epaulettes on his shoulders. "

那位将军的制服非常气派，特别是他肩膀上那金色的肩章，更显威严。

military wear appearance

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noun

肩饰，肩章样式装饰。

A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress

Examples :

"The dressmaker added small, delicate epaulettes to the shoulders of the bride's gown, giving it a more structured and elegant look. "

婚纱设计师在婚纱的肩部缝制了小巧精致的肩饰，让婚纱看起来更有型、更优雅。

wear style appearance

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noun

肩板

A plate on the anterior wings of some insects

Examples :

"The entomologist carefully examined the grasshopper, pointing out the small, hardened epaulettes on its front wings. "

昆虫学家仔细检查了这只蚱蜢，指出了它前翅上那些小而坚硬的肩板。

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noun

肩章 (jiān zhāng), 肩羽 (jiān yǔ).

The red patch on the shoulders of a red-winged blackbird

Examples :

"The male red-winged blackbird puffed out his chest, proudly displaying his bright red epaulettes. "

雄性红翅黑鹂挺起胸膛，骄傲地展示着他鲜红的肩羽。

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