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gowns

UK //ɡaʊnz//US //ɡaʊnz//

词源

源自中古英语'goune',来自古法语'goune',最终源自拉丁语'gunna'(一种宽松的外衣)。

noun

❶ 指正式场合穿的长袍或礼服,通常指女性在特殊活动如舞会、婚礼或毕业典礼上穿着的优雅长裙。

“She wore a beautiful silk gown to the graduation ceremony.”

(她穿了一件漂亮的丝绸礼服参加毕业典礼。)

“The bride's white gown was decorated with delicate lace.”

(新娘的白色礼服上装饰着精美的蕾丝。)

❶ 也可指法官、医生或学者在正式场合穿着的长袍,象征职业身份或学术地位。

“The judge put on his black gown before entering the courtroom.”

(法官在进入法庭前穿上了他的黑色长袍。)

“Medical students receive their white gowns at the graduation ceremony.”

(医学院学生在毕业典礼上会收到他们的白色长袍。)

同义词:dress, robe, garment, frock, attire

常见短语

evening gown — 指女性在正式晚宴或社交场合穿着的华丽长裙,通常设计精美,适合高雅场合。

“She chose a navy blue evening gown for the charity gala.”

(她为慈善晚宴选择了一件海军蓝的晚礼服。)

hospital gown — 病人在医院检查或手术时穿着的宽松衣物,通常为浅色,方便医疗操作。

“The nurse helped him change into a hospital gown before the examination.”

(护士在检查前帮他换上了病号服。)