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Dreads Meaning in English

word · lemma: dread

ˈdɹɛdz
DREDZ
dɹˈɛdz
DREDZ

释义

'Dreads' can mean strong fears or things you are very afraid of. It can also refer to 'dreadlocks', a hairstyle with long, matted hair strands.

用法与细微差别

'Dreads' can be plural for 'dread' (strong fear), or refer to the hairstyle 'dreadlocks'. When talking about fear, it's usually formal or literary. As a hairstyle, 'dreads' or 'dreadlocks' are common in casual contexts. Do not confuse with just 'locks' (hair).

例句

She faces her dreads every day and tries to overcome them.

basic

He wears his dreads long and tied back.

basic

The horror movie brought back her childhood dreads.

basic

I've had these dreads for years—they're a big part of my style.

natural

Nobody talks about their dreads, but we all have them.

natural

His parents still don't like his dreads, but he loves them.

natural