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spencer

UK //ˈspɛnsə//US //ˈspɛnsər//

词源

源自18世纪英国斯宾塞伯爵(Earl Spencer),据说因他意外烧毁外套后摆后流行起短款设计。航海术语可能源自帆的形状类似短外套。

noun

❶ 一种短款外套,通常为羊毛材质,长度及腰,常见于19世纪早期。现代多指类似款式的女装短外套。

“She wore a elegant spencer over her dress to keep warm.”

(她在连衣裙外搭了一件优雅的短外套保暖。)

“The historical drama featured actors in spencers and top hats.”

(这部历史剧中演员们穿着短外套并戴着高顶礼帽。)

❶ (航海术语)前桅最下方的方形帆,位于前桅帆下方。

“The sailors adjusted the spencer to catch more wind.”

(水手们调整前桅下帆以获取更多风力。)

“During the storm, the spencer was the only sail remaining.”

(暴风雨中,前桅下帆是唯一保留的船帆。)

同义词:jacket, bolero, short coat

常见短语

Spencer jacket — 特指女性修身短款外套,通常搭配连衣裙使用,源自摄政时期时尚。

“Her Spencer jacket perfectly complemented the empire-waist gown.”

(她的短款外套与帝国腰线长裙相得益彰。)