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nightgown

UK //ˈnaɪt.ɡaʊn//US //ˈnaɪt.ɡaʊn//

词源

源自中古英语 'night'(夜晚) + 'gown'(长袍),字面意思为'夜间穿的长袍'。

noun

❶ 一种宽松的睡衣,通常为女性或儿童穿着睡觉,长度及膝或更长,材质多为棉或丝绸等舒适面料。

“She changed into her soft cotton nightgown before going to bed.”

(她睡前换上了柔软的棉质睡裙。)

“The little girl's nightgown had tiny stars printed all over it.”

(小女孩的睡裙上印满了小星星图案。)

同义词:sleepwear, nightdress, nightie

常见短语

bridal nightgown — 新娘在新婚之夜穿着的特殊睡裙,通常采用精致面料和浪漫设计。

“She chose a white satin bridal nightgown with pearl embroidery.”

(她选了一件带有珍珠刺绣的白色缎面新娘睡裙。)