patchwork
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++patch·work /ˈpætʃwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ noun 1 
DLH[uncountable] a type of sewing in which many coloured squares of cloth are stitched together to make one large piece 〔由各色方形布片拼缝而成的〕拼布工艺（品）；拼缝物 a patchwork quilt 拼布被，百衲被2 [singular] something that is made up of a lot of different things 拼凑[混杂]之物patchwork of a patchwork of woods and fields, typical of the English countryside 树林和田野纵横交错，一派典型的英国乡村景象 The area was a patchwork of local industries. 该地区是本地各家企业的集中地。
DLH[uncountable] a type of sewing in which many coloured squares of cloth are stitched together to make one large piece 〔由各色方形布片拼缝而成的〕拼布工艺（品）；拼缝物 a patchwork quilt 拼布被，百衲被2 [singular] something that is made up of a lot of different things 拼凑[混杂]之物patchwork of a patchwork of woods and fields, typical of the English countryside 树林和田野纵横交错，一派典型的英国乡村景象 The area was a patchwork of local industries. 该地区是本地各家企业的集中地。Examples from the Corpus
patchwork• Across the lake is a patchwork quilt of Yorkshire countryside to the hills beyond.• Now there is a patchwork of state legislation enacted to deal with the legal and ethical issues raised by genetic information.• Saturday I made a patchwork cot cover by hand, I have good practical skills.• She was making a patchwork quilt for the baby's cot.• A patchwork of care may well be required that is drawn from private and voluntary as well as formal and informal sources.• He wraps around himself the dusty patchwork cloak of his invisibility and the heralds gallop hither and yon in vain.• His favourite was in bright print patchwork, and he wore it dead straight, one inch above his eyebrows.patchwork quilt• And did he have their little scarves sewn up into a patchwork quilt?• Across the lake is a patchwork quilt of Yorkshire countryside to the hills beyond.• There were tiny fields, like a patchwork quilt thrown across the rocks.• In the past, local hotlines have to the best of their ability provided only a patchwork quilt of assistance.• The great double bed had brass rails and was covered with a patchwork quilt.• After that, huddled under the patchwork quilt, they made love in a lazy, unhurried way.• She shivered, jumped back into bed, and snuggled lower under the patchwork quilt.• Under the patchwork quilt, David turned over and sleepily pulled Clare towards him.patch·work nounChineseSyllable
of sewing many which of coloured a Corpus squares in type
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patchwork
patch‧work /ˈpætʃwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/
noun
1. [uncountable] a type of sewing in which many coloured squares of cloth are stitched together to make one large piece:
a patchwork quilt
2. [singular] something that is made up of a lot of different things
patchwork of
a patchwork of woods and fields, typical of the English countryside
The area was a patchwork of local industries.
patch‧work /ˈpætʃwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/
noun1. [uncountable] a type of sewing in which many coloured squares of cloth are stitched together to make one large piece:
2. [singular] something that is made up of a lot of different things
patchwork of
