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frock

UK //frɒk//US //frɑːk//

词源

源自中古法语 'froc'(修道士长袍),可能来自法兰克语或日耳曼语词根,与衣物相关。

noun

❶ 指女性或儿童穿的一种连衣裙,通常较为宽松舒适,常见于日常或正式场合。

“She wore a floral frock to the garden party.”

(她穿了一件印花连衣裙参加花园派对。)

“The little girl twirled in her new frock.”

(小女孩穿着新裙子转圈。)

❶ 特指修道士或神职人员穿的长袍,具有宗教或职业象征意义。

“The monk's frock was simple and brown.”

(修道士的长袍是简单的棕色。)

“He took off his frock after leaving the monastery.”

(离开修道院后,他脱下了长袍。)

同义词:dress, gown, robe, garment, tunic

verb

❶ 给某人穿上连衣裙或长袍,常用于正式或特殊场合。

“She frocked her daughter in a beautiful lace dress.”

(她给女儿穿了一件漂亮的蕾丝连衣裙。)

“The novices were frocked in simple robes.”

(新修士们穿着简单的长袍。)

同义词:dress, clothe, attire, garb, robe

常见短语

frock coat — 一种19世纪流行的男士长外套,通常及膝,前襟整齐,用于正式场合。

“The gentleman wore a frock coat to the wedding.”

(这位绅士穿着长外套参加婚礼。)