early 14c., ribane, from Old French riban "a ribbon," variant of ruban (13c.), of unknown origin, possibly from a Germanic compound whose second element is related to band (n.1); compare Middle Dutch ringhband "necklace." Modern spelling is from mid-16c. Originally a stripe in a material. Custom of colored ribbon loops worn on lapels to declare support for some group perceived as suffering or oppressed began in 1991 with AIDS red ribbons.
例文
1. Add a length of ribbon tied in a bow.
リボンをもう1つ使って、リボンを結びます。
2.Mrs.Haines stood nearby,holding scissors to cut a ribbon .
ハインズ夫人はそばに立って、はさみを持ってテープカットの準備をしています。
3.I covered the scroll in sealing wax,and affix ed a red ribbon .
巻物をワックスで密封し、赤いリボンを結んだ。/
4.They ceremoniously cut a piece of ribbon ,declaring the exhibition open.
彼らは丁重にテープカットを行い、展覧会の開幕を宣言した。
5.She had tied back her hair with a peach satin ribbon .