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costume

UK //ˈkɒs.tjuːm//US //ˈkɑː.stuːm//

词源

源自意大利语 'costume'(习俗,服装),最终来自拉丁语 'consuetudo'(习惯)。17世纪通过法语进入英语,最初指特定地区的传统服饰,后扩展为表演服装和装扮。

noun

❶ 指特定场合或表演时穿的特殊服装,通常用于节日、戏剧或模仿他人形象的装扮。

“She wore a beautiful princess costume to the party.”

(她穿着一套漂亮的公主服装去参加派对。)

“The actors changed their costumes during the intermission.”

(演员们在幕间休息时更换了戏服。)

同义词:outfit, attire, garb, dress, uniform

verb

❶ 为某人提供或穿上特殊服装,通常用于表演或特定场合。

“The theater group costumed all the actors in medieval clothing.”

(剧团给所有演员都穿上了中世纪服装。)

“She was costumed as a fairy for the school play.”

(在校剧中她被装扮成仙女。)

同义词:dress, attire, outfit, robe, garb

常见短语

costume party — 参与者穿着特殊主题服装的聚会,常见于万圣节或主题庆祝活动。

“We're having a 1980s-themed costume party next Saturday.”

(下周六我们将举办一场80年代主题的化妆舞会。)

costume jewelry — 价格较低但设计精美的装饰性首饰,通常用于搭配服装而非保值。

“She accessorized her dress with colorful costume jewelry.”

(她用多彩的装饰首饰来搭配她的连衣裙。)