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tresses

/ˈtrɛsɪz/

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1 · n.

long locks of hair

长发；发绺

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Her dark tresses were tied back with a ribbon.
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她用一条丝带束起乌黑的长发。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛsɪz/

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