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tabby

/ˈtæb.i/

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noun

波纹绸，虎皮绫

A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.

Examples :

"My grandmother's antique dress was made of a beautiful tabby, which gave it a shimmering, slightly wavy texture. "

我奶奶的古董裙子是用一种美丽的波纹绸做的，它赋予了裙子一种闪烁且略带波浪的质感。

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noun

贝壳石灰混合物

A mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.

Examples :

"The mason used a tabby mixture for the patio's foundation. "

泥瓦匠用贝壳石灰混合物来做露台的地基。

material architecture compound

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noun

虎斑猫，狸花猫

A brindled cat.

Examples :

"The little girl pointed at the cat and said, "That tabby has beautiful stripes and swirls in its fur." "

那个小女孩指着猫说：“那只虎斑猫的毛上有漂亮的条纹和漩涡。”

animal appearance

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noun

老处女，爱嚼舌根的人。

An old maid or gossip.

Examples :

"Aunt Mildred was a known tabby, always spreading rumors about who was dating who at school. "

米尔德里德阿姨是出了名的爱嚼舌根的老处女，总是传播学校里谁和谁约会的谣言。

person character human

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verb

使（纺织品）呈现波纹状，使（纺织品）具有水波纹外观

To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).

Examples :

"The fabric artist will tabby the silk scarf with a special solution and heated rollers to create its distinctive, shimmering pattern. "

这位纺织艺术家会用特殊的溶液和加热的滚筒来使这条丝巾呈现水波纹效果，从而创造出其独特的、闪闪发光的图案。

material appearance

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adjective

虎斑的，有斑纹的

Having a wavy or watered appearance

Examples :

"a tabby waistcoat"

一件带有波纹图案的马甲。

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adjective

虎斑色的，有斑纹的

Brindled; diversified in color

Examples :

"a tabby cat."

一只虎斑色的猫。

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