garter
n
1 [C] (usu elastic) band worn round the leg to keep up a sock or stocking (通常为弹性的)袜带.
2 the Garter [sing]
badge or membership of the highest order of English knighthood 嘉德勋位(英国爵士的最高勋位); 嘉德勋章
be awarded the Garter 被授予嘉德勋位.
🗣️ 情景例句
He cancelled his appointment.
他取消约会了。
Sometimes Henry peeps into his sister's diary.
亨利有时候会偷看他姐姐的日记。
Fortunately for them, the Bank of England has a team called Mutilated Ladies which deals with claims from people who fed their money to a machine or to their dog.