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tunic

UK //ˈtjuːnɪk//US //ˈtuːnɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'tunica',原指古罗马人穿的内衣或外衣,后经古法语 'tunique' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 一种宽松的上衣,通常长度及腰或更长,有或没有袖子,常见于古罗马、古希腊等古代服饰,也用于现代时尚设计。

“She wore a white linen tunic with a leather belt.”

(她穿着一件白色亚麻束腰外衣,配了一条皮带。)

“The Roman soldiers wore short tunics for ease of movement.”

(罗马士兵穿着短款束腰外衣以便行动。)

❶ 生物学中指某些生物(如植物或低等动物)的外层覆盖结构,如洋葱的鳞茎皮或水母的外膜。

“The onion's tunic is papery and easy to peel.”

(洋葱的外皮像纸一样薄,很容易剥落。)

“The jellyfish's transparent tunic helps it blend into the water.”

(水母透明的外膜帮助它融入水中。)

同义词:blouse, top, garment, covering, layer

常见短语

tunic dress — 一种类似束腰外衣的连衣裙,通常宽松舒适,长度在膝盖上下。

“She paired her tunic dress with leggings for a casual look.”

(她将束腰连衣裙搭配紧身裤,打造休闲造型。)