“刺绣”的英语表达是 embroidery,读音为 /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/(美式)或 /ɪmˈbrɒɪdəri/(英式)。它既可以指刺绣这门手艺或工艺,也可以指刺绣作品本身。例如:
She is skilled in embroidery.(她擅长刺绣。)
The dress was decorated with beautiful embroidery.(这条裙子上绣着精美的刺绣。)