
好词典

源自中古英语 'apparailen',意为'准备'或'装备',最终来自古法语 'apareillier',与拉丁语 'apparare'(准备)相关。
❶ 指衣物、服装的总称,通常用于正式场合或商业语境中,涵盖各种类型的衣服和配饰。
“The store specializes in high-end apparel for men and women.”
(这家店专营男女高档服装。)
“She works in the apparel industry, designing sportswear.”
(她在服装行业工作,设计运动服。)
❶ 为某人或某物穿上衣服或装饰,常用于文学或正式语境中。
“The trees were appareled in autumn colors.”
(树木披上了秋天的色彩。)
“She appareled herself in a beautiful silk dress for the party.”
(她为派对穿上了一件漂亮的丝绸连衣裙。)
sports apparel — 指专门为运动设计的服装和配饰,通常具有功能性特点。
“Nike is a leading brand in sports apparel and footwear.”
(耐克是运动服装和鞋类的领先品牌。)
apparel industry — 指涉及服装设计、生产和销售的整个行业。
“The apparel industry is one of the largest employers in the country.”
(服装行业是该国最大的雇主之一。)