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custom

UK //ˈkʌstəm//US //ˈkʌstəm//

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。)

同义词:tradition, habit, practice, convention, routine

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。)

同义词:bespoke, made-to-order, personalized, tailor-made

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。)