Plain Plaid Paid,探寻单词之间的奇妙联想之旅

Okay, let's explore the word associations for "plain", "plaid", and "paid". These words share some interesting connections, primarily through the prefix "pl-" and the concept of payment.
"1. Plain"
"Core Meaning:" Simple, unadorned, ordinary; clear, straightforward. "Word Associations:" "Opposites:" elaborate, ornate, fancy, decorated, complex, sophisticated. "Related Concepts:" simple food (like plain rice, plain yogurt), simple clothes (like a plain T-shirt), clarity (plain language), honesty (plain speaking), obvious (plain to see). "Senses:" flat / level ground (a plain), a type of cheese (Cheddar is a plain cheese). "Prefix Link:" The "pl-" sounds like "play". You might have a plain game or play a plain tune. It relates to being straightforward or uncomplex, like a simple game plan.
"2. Plaid"
"Core Meaning:" A pattern of checks or squares, typically woven in contrasting colors; a fabric with this pattern; a kilt worn by Scottish highlanders. "Word Associations:" "Visual:" Checks, squares, patterns, tartan,格子布 (gézi bù - check fabric), woolen fabric. "Origin/Nature:" Scotland, Scottish clans, traditional clothing, tart

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plain

英/pleɪn/美/pleɪn/

adj. 无装饰的，朴素的；单色的，无花纹的；单纯的，不掺杂的；显而易见的；（书面或口头用法）表达清楚的；直截了当的，坦率的；相貌平平的；普通的；直呼其名的；完全的；（编织）平针的

adv. 完全地，简直；明白地，不含糊地

n. （大）平原；（编织的）平针；朴实无华的东西

【名】 （Plain）（英）普莱恩，（法）普兰（人名）

网络平原 /普通的 /明白 /

It was the plain unvarnished truth.

这是简单确凿的事实。

unvarnished

英/ˌʌnˈvɑːnɪʃt/美/ˌʌnˈvɑːrnɪʃt/

adj. 未涂漆的；无装饰的；无掩饰的

网络未涂漆的 /未油漆的 /不加修饰

varnish

英/ˈvɑːnɪʃ/美/ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

n. 亮光漆，清漆；虚饰；光泽面

vt. 装饰，粉饰；在……上涂清漆；使……有光泽

网络清漆 /凡立水 /漆 /涂料

The walls were plain and unadorned.

墙壁朴素无华。

A plain necklace was her only adornment.

她身上的饰物就只有一串简单的项链。

She swapped her plain suit for a girlie dress.

她把一身朴素的套装换成了一条有女人味的裙子。

plaid

英/plæd/美/plæd/

n. 格子花呢；格子图案

adj. 有格子图案的

网络带格子的 /格子呢 /格子花呢 /

plaid格子呢

来自苏格兰语plaid,格子呢，词源不详。可能来自ply的过去分词，编织，缠绕，词源同plait.

Eddie wore blue jeans and a plaid shirt.

艾迪穿一条蓝色牛仔裤和一件彩格呢衬衫。

I have always been a plaid girl.

我一直都很喜欢穿有格子图案的服饰。

How do you like this plaid?

这方格布怎样？

paid

英/peɪd/美/peɪd/

adj. （工作等）有偿的，付费的；有报酬的，领取薪金的；（用在复合词中）报酬……的；（休假）带薪的

v. 支付，付费；交纳，偿还；付出代价（pay 的过去式和过去分词形式）

【名】 （Paid）（美）排德（人名）

网络高薪 /付给 /付清 /

plait

英/plæt/美/pleɪt/

n.

褶；辫状物

vt.

编织；把……编成辫（等于 pleat）；给……打褶