late 14c., chaundeler "candlestick, chandelier," from Old French chandelier (n.1), 12c., earlier chandelabre "candlestick, candelabrum" (10c.), from Latin candelabrum, from candela "candle" (see candle). Re-spelled mid-18c. in French fashion; during 17c. the French spelling referred to a military device.
雙語例句
1. The chandelier hit the floor with a crack.
枝形吊燈啪的一聲掉在了地板上.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. There was a crystal chandelier above their heads.
他們頭頂上方有一個(gè)水晶枝形吊燈.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Taking my hat from the chandelier, I followed.
我從燈架上取下我的帽子, 也跟著走了出去.
來自英漢文學(xué) - 蓋茨比
4. A large chandelier glorifies the whole room.
枝形大吊燈使整個(gè)房間光亮奪目.
來自辭典例句
5. Inside a house or cottage a wagon wheel is often used as a chandelier.