
custom
词源
源自中古英语 'custume',来自古法语 'costume',最终源自拉丁语 'consuetudo'(意为'习惯,惯例')。
noun
❶ 指某个社会或群体长期形成的传统习惯或行为方式,通常代代相传,具有文化或地域特色。
“It's a local custom to celebrate the harvest with a big feast.”
(用盛大的宴会庆祝丰收是当地的风俗。)
“Wearing black at funerals is a common custom in many countries.”
(在葬礼上穿黑色是许多国家的常见习俗。)
❶ 指个人长期保持的习惯或惯例行为,带有重复性和个人特色。
“It's his custom to drink a cup of coffee every morning.”
(每天早晨喝一杯咖啡是他的习惯。)
“She has the custom of writing in her diary before bed.”
(她有睡前写日记的习惯。)
adjective
❶ 指特别定制或专门制作的物品,根据个人需求或规格而设计,区别于批量生产。
“He ordered a custom suit tailored to his measurements.”
(他定做了一套根据他的尺寸量身定制的西装。)
“The car was built with custom features for the disabled driver.”
(这辆车为残疾司机定制了特殊功能。)
常见短语
custom-made — 指专门为某人或某目的而制作的物品,强调个性化和独特性。
“Her custom-made dress fit perfectly for the occasion.”
(她定制的连衣裙完美适合那个场合。)
as is someone's custom — 用来描述某人习惯性的行为方式,表示这是他们通常的做法。
“As was his custom, he left the office at exactly 5:30 pm.”
(按照他的习惯,他总是在下午5:30准时离开办公室。)