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dapper

UK //ˈdæp.ər//US //ˈdæp.ɚ//

词源

源自中古荷兰语 'dapper'(勇敢的),16世纪英语中演变为形容人精神抖擞,后特指衣着整洁。

adjective

❶ 形容男性穿着整洁、时髦且精致,通常指外表利落、精神焕发的样子。常用于形容穿着考究的绅士或注重仪表的人。

“He looked very dapper in his new suit and tie.”

(他穿着新西装打领带,看起来非常精神利落。)

“The dapper young man tipped his hat to the ladies.”

(那位穿着考究的年轻绅士向女士们轻触帽檐致意。)

同义词:smart, well-dressed, spruce, debonair, stylish

常见短语

dapper Dan — 特指特别注重外表、总是打扮得一丝不苟的男性,带有幽默或夸张的意味。

“Here comes Dapper Dan with his perfectly combed hair and polished shoes.”

(一丝不苟的丹来了,头发梳得一丝不乱,皮鞋擦得锃亮。)