rug

rug — noun

1. a thick fabric covering that you put on a floor to protect it, add warmth, or de

1.名詞B1
釋義

a thick fabric covering that you put on a floor to protect it, add warmth, or decorate the room — rugs are smaller than carpets and can be moved

例句

The wooden floor looked much warmer after Maja put a wool rug beside her bed.

collocation: wool rug; rug + beside [location]

A rug near the door catches dirt from shoes before it reaches the living room.

同義詞
  • mat

    a smaller, thinner floor covering, often at a doorway

  • runner

    a long, narrow rug for a hallway or staircase

  • carpet

    covers the entire floor of a room and is usually fixed in place

用法筆記

The difference between a rug and a carpet is mainly size and permanence — a rug is smaller and can be moved, while a carpet is fixed to the floor and covers the whole room.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a beautiful rug to cover the whole bedroom floor.
✅I bought a beautiful carpet to cover the whole bedroom floor.
💡A rug covers only part of a floor, not the whole room.

2. a thick cloth cover that you put over your legs or body to stay warm, especially

2.名詞B1
釋義

a thick cloth cover that you put over your legs or body to stay warm, especially when sitting or resting

例句

Grandmother wrapped a knitted rug around her knees while she sat on the porch.

wrapped + rug + around [body part] for warmth

Defne took a warm rug to the game to keep her legs from getting cold.

collocation: warm rug

同義詞
  • blanket

    a general term for a large bed cover; more common than 'rug' for warmth

  • throw

    a small decorative blanket used on sofas or chairs

  • lap robe

    a blanket for covering the legs while sitting, especially in a vehicle — mainly American English

用法筆記

This sense is more common in British English, where a 'travel rug' or 'picnic rug' is a portable blanket. In American English, 'blanket' or 'throw' is more frequent.

3. a false piece of hair that a man wears on his head to cover a bald area — an inf

3.名詞C1
釋義

a false piece of hair that a man wears on his head to cover a bald area — an informal and sometimes joking word

例句

Nobody mentioned that the TV presenter's rug looked a bit strange under the studio lights.

informal slang for toupée; often in humorous or critical contexts

Felipe joked that his uncle's rug was so old it looked like a dead animal.

同義詞
  • toupée

    the standard, neutral word for a small wig worn by a man

  • wig

    a general term for any artificial hair covering; can be full or partial

  • hairpiece

    a neutral term for a partial wig used to cover bald spots

用法筆記

This sense is informal and can be rude or disrespectful if used directly about someone. It is common in comedy, jokes, or unkind gossip, but should be avoided in polite conversation.

常見錯誤

❌He lost his rug in the war.
✅He lost his hair in the war.
💡'Rug' in this slang sense is too informal and potentially offensive for serious topics.