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woolen
The term describes items made from wool, typically evoking a sense of warmth, thickness, and sometimes a coarse or itchy texture. It is primarily used in the context of clothing and textiles.
In modern English, there is a frequent overlap between using "woolen" as an adjective and using the noun "wool" as an attributive adjective (e.g., "a wool sweater" vs "a woolen sweater"). While "woolen" is technically the adjective form, "wool" is often preferred in contemporary commercial contexts and fashion descriptions because it sounds more direct and modern.
Regarding spelling, "woolen" is the standard American English spelling, whereas "woollen" (with a double 'l') is the standard British English spelling. Both are correct but should be used consistently based on the target dialect.
When describing high-quality or specific types of wool, speakers often shift from "woolen" to more specific terms like "cashmere," "merino," or "angora" to convey luxury or specific physical properties.
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例文
She wore a thick woolen sweater to keep warm during the winter.
I need to pack some woolen socks for the trip to the Alps.
The old house was filled with heavy woolen blankets.
You should wear something woolen if you are going outside in this weather.
The soldiers wore coarse woolen uniforms during the campaign.
The shop sells a variety of handcrafted woolen goods.
The shop sells a variety of handcrafted woolen goods.