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attire

UK //əˈtaɪə(r)//US //əˈtaɪər//

词源

源自中古英语 'atiren',来自古法语 'atirier'(意为'准备、装备'),最终源于拉丁语 'ad-'(向) + 'tirare'(拉、安排)。

noun

❶ 指一个人穿着的衣服,尤其是指特定场合或职业所穿的正式或特殊服装。

“The guests arrived in formal evening attire.”

(客人们穿着正式的晚礼服到场。)

“Her business attire made her look professional.”

(她的职业装让她看起来非常专业。)

同义词:clothing, outfit, garb, dress, costume

verb

❶ 为某人或某物穿上特定的衣服或装饰,通常用于正式或特殊场合。

“The bride was attired in a beautiful white gown.”

(新娘穿着一件美丽的白色婚纱。)

“The actors were attired in medieval costumes for the play.”

(演员们穿着中世纪服装出演这部戏剧。)

同义词:dress, clothe, outfit, robe, deck out

常见短语

formal attire — 指正式场合穿着的服装,如西装、礼服等,常用于婚礼、晚宴等场合。

“The invitation specifies that formal attire is required.”

(邀请函上注明需穿正装出席。)

casual attire — 指非正式的日常穿着,如T恤、牛仔裤等,适合休闲场合。

“The office allows casual attire on Fridays.”

(公司允许周五穿休闲装上班。)