🇬🇧🇨🇳 strand - 缕 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "strand" ("缕"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A strand is one long, thin piece of something, like one hair on your head, one thread from a shirt, or one skinny noodle from a bunch.
A lonely strand of cobweb in the corner looked like the spider had started cleaning and then gave up.
My sister painted a single strand of hair neon green so everyone would know which way the wind was blowing.
I pulled one strand of grass, and three ants complained that I’d just moved their roof.
Mom found a strand of noodles in my pocket and just said, “I’m not even going to ask.”
A single strand of DNA is so tiny you can’t see it, but it quietly holds the instructions that decide things like your eye color and whether cilantro tastes like yummy leaves or soap.
On the bench she found a single strand of red thread, a bright strand that led like a tiny map. She tugged one strand free, then another, a long strand wrapped around her fingers. Each strand slipped away into the wind until only one strand stayed, clinging to her palm. She smiled and kept it.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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