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socks

UK //sɒks//US //sɑːks//

词源

源自中古英语 'socke',古英语 'socc',意为轻便的鞋或拖鞋,可能来自拉丁语 'soccus'(一种轻便的鞋)。

noun

❶ 袜子,一种穿在脚上的衣物,通常由棉、羊毛或合成纤维制成,用于保暖或保护脚部。

“I need to buy a new pair of socks for winter.”

(我需要为冬天买一双新袜子。)

“She loves wearing colorful socks with her shoes.”

(她喜欢穿彩色袜子搭配鞋子。)

同义词:hosiery, stockings, footwear

常见短语

pull up one's socks — 努力改进或提高表现,常用于鼓励某人更加努力。

“If you want to pass the exam, you need to pull up your socks.”

(如果你想通过考试,就得加把劲。)