stripes

Thân thiện

A soldier proudly wears the stripes on his uniform sleeve.

Definition

Noun: 1. A long, narrow band of a different color or material from its surroundings: A stripe is a line or band that contrasts with an adjacent surface. 2. A chevron or band on a uniform, especially a military uniform, indicating rank or length of service: In this context, 'stripes' specifically refers to the V-shaped sleeve badges that denote a soldier's rank and experience.

Usage

The word 'stripes' is primarily used as a plural noun. The singular form is 'stripe'. When referring to military insignia, it is almost always used in the plural form 'stripes'.

Examples

• Referring to patterns:

  • The tiger has distinctive black stripes on its orange fur.
  • She wore a shirt with blue and white stripes.

• Referring to military rank/service:

  • The sergeant proudly displayed his stripes on his uniform.
  • As referenced: "They earned their stripes in Kuwait." (This means they gained their rank, experience, or proven competence through service in Kuwait.)

Advanced Usage

• "Earn one's stripes": This is an idiom meaning to gain a position or right through hard work and proven experience. It originates from the military practice of awarding service stripes.
  • She really earned her stripes by successfully managing that difficult project.

Variants and Related Words

• Stripe (n, singular): A single band or line.
• Striped (adj): Having stripes.
  • A striped pattern is very common in nature.
• Pinstripe (n): A very narrow stripe on fabric, often seen in formal suits.

Synonyms

• Band: A strip of material or a line of color.
• Line: A long, narrow mark.
• Chevron: A V-shaped line or stripe, specifically used for military or police rank insignia.
• Insignia: A badge or emblem indicating rank, membership, or achievement.

Idioms

• "Earn one's stripes": To prove one's ability or gain experience to deserve a position. (As detailed above).
• "Show one's true stripes": To reveal one's true character or intentions, often negative. (This is a variant of the idiom "show one's true colors").

Học thuật

Noun

1. V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
   • they earned their stripes in Kuwait

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chevron
• stripe
• grade insignia