dreadlock

dreadlock的音标为[ˈdredlɒk] ，基本翻译为“恐惧的锁链”，速记技巧为：dreadlock=dread（恐惧）+lock（锁链）。

dreadlock，词源：dread + lock。

变化形式：复数形式 dreadlocks。

相关单词：

1. dreadnought（无畏舰）：词源同 dread，nought（零）。

2. dreadful（可怕的）：词源同 dread，表示令人畏惧的。

3. dread（畏惧）：词源同 dreadful，表示害怕。

4. dreadlock（扎起来的发辫）：由 dread 和 lock 构成的名词，表示用发辫扎起来的头发。

5. lockdown（封锁）：lock 的动词形式，表示锁住或封锁。

6. deadlock（僵局）：来自 dead（死的）和 lock（锁），表示僵局或无法解决的局面。

7. locker（储物柜）：来自 lock 的名词形式，表示用于存放物品的柜子。

8. lockstep（同步步伐）：来自 lock 和 step（脚步），表示步伐一致或同步行进。

9. locksmith（锁匠）：来自 lock 的名词形式，表示专门制作或修理锁的人。

10. lodestar（北极星）：来自 lode（引导）和 star（星），表示指引方向或引路之星。

dreadlock的常用短语：

1. dreadlock up：把…缠成发辫

2. dreadlock off：解开（头发）

3. dreadlock into：把…缠成发辫

4. dreadlock out：解开（头发）

5. dreadlock hair：卷发辫

6. dreadlock haircut：卷发辫式发型

7. dreadlock style：卷发辫式发型

例句：

1. She dreadlocked her hair into a braid and tied it with a ribbon.

2. She unknotted her dreadlocks and shook her head to release the tangles.

3. Her hair was naturally dreadlocked and she didn"t need to use any product to style it.

4. She loved the way her dreadlocks bounced when she ran her fingers through her hair.

5. She had her dreadlocks cut into a short bob and loved the way it looked on her.

6. She tied her dreadlocks into a ponytail and secured it with a rubber band.

7. The dreadlocks style is perfect for lazy days at the beach or poolside parties.

英文小作文：

My Dreadlock Journey

I remember the first time I saw dreadlocks. I was fascinated by the way they looked and how they seemed to represent a certain freedom and independence. I knew then that I wanted to try them for myself. Over time, I grew my hair long and eventually decided to embrace the world of dreadlocks. It was a process that required patience, dedication, and a lot of care. First, I had to choose the right type of oil to use for detangling my hair. Then, I had to wait for it to dry before I could style it the way I wanted. Finally, I had to maintain my dreadlocks by using a good conditioner and keeping them clean and hydrated. Although it was a challenging process, it was also incredibly rewarding. My dreadlocks not only gave me a unique look, but they also helped me connect with my natural self and embrace my inner-gypsy spirit. Now, I can"t imagine going back to my old hairstyle without my dreadlocks. They have become an integral part of my identity and who I am as a person.