20100504 Bamboo Cloth - the New Cotton (2)

Bamboo Cloth - the New Cotton

The benefits
Cotton has long been known as the world's wonder fabric for its comfort and many uses. But if bamboo cloth manufacturers haved their way, bamboo may soon leave cotton in the dust. Those who wear clothes made from bamboo say that they are as comfortable as cotton. These clothes feel like cashmere, yet they're a lot less expensive. However, in terms of benefits, comfort and cost are just the beginning! Some trees require around 60 years to grow.

But bamboo can grow almost a meter a day. This makes it one of the world's most renewable plants. It requires no chemicals and very little water for growth. These facts ease the minds of environmentalists. Customers are pleased that the fabric absorbs moisture better than cotton and doesn't hold odors in. It keeps wearers cool and dry. Plus, it can be thrown into the washer and dryer, and it comes out wrinkle-free! No wonder so many people are now calling bamboo the new wonder fabric!



dust n. 灰塵
leave someone or something in the dust 使望塵莫及/把某人或某是遠遠拋在後面
=> leave someone or something far behind
eg: Once the new cell phone is available it'll leave other competitors in the dust.
=> 這種新手機一但上市就會把其他競爭者遠遠的拋在後面.
eg: His problem-solving abilities leave me in the dust.
=> 他解決問題的能力讓我望塵莫及.

renewable adj. 再生的/可更新的
=> able to be replaced
eg: This kind of car uses renewable fuel.
=> 這種車使用可再生的燃料.
eg: Many scientists are developing technologies that use renewable energy resources.
=> 許多科學家正在發展使用再生能源的科技.

moisture n. 水氣/濕氣
eg: This kind of soil can retain more moisture than others.
=> 這種土壤比其他土壤能夠保持更多水份.
eg: He turned on the vent to let the excess moisture evaporate faster.
=> 他把風扇打開讓所有的水氣快一點蒸發.


comfort n. 安逸/舒適

environmentalist n. 環境保護論者/環境論者
=> people who study environment and are interested in environment and
=> the main goal is to make sure that the environment of the earth is protected
=> that is not damaged by human beings

moisture n. 水氣/濕氣
odor n. 氣味

have one's way 隨心所欲/為所欲為
=> get what one want

//== Chat room ==//

washing machine 洗衣機

the washer and dryer 洗衣機和烘衣機
=> 如果washer和dryer放在一起時，指的一定是clothes washer和clothes dryer(洗衣機和烘衣機)
=> 為了避免混淆，最好使用完整的名稱
a clothes washer 洗衣機
a clothes dryer 烘衣機

washer
=> the appliance used for washing clothes
=> we usually call it washing machine



dishwasher 洗碗機

hand dryer 烘手機

hairdryer 吹風機
= blowdryer




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...in terms of benefits, comfort is just the beginning!

just the beginning
=> it's the beginning of a long list

eg: There is more to your birthday surprise, this trip to the salon is just the beginning.
eg: I woke up late and I missed the bus so I was late to work, little did I know it was just the beginning of a very bad day.


//== More Information ==//

When you wash your bamboo clothes, it's recommended you use a gentle, cold-water cycle. Then, to help your bamboo clothes last longer, let them dry naturally on a clothesline. If you do use an electric dryer be aware that bamboo fiber draws moisture away from other types of fiber - meaning that your bamboo clothes may still be moist when all of your other clothes are dry.