attire
attire是一個名詞或動詞,它的意思是:
名詞:衣服,尤指正式或華麗的衣服
動詞:穿著或打扮,尤指穿著特定或華麗的衣服
例如:
holiday attire 假日裝束
Donna was attired in an elaborate evening gown. Donna穿著一件精美的晚禮服。
an outrageously attired rock star 一個穿著夸張的搖滾明星
attire這個詞來自中古英語atirier, atirer,意思是“裝備、準備、打扮”,它又來自拉丁語前綴a-(表示向)和法語單詞tire(表示順序、等級),它的起源不明。
要記憶attire這個詞,你可以想象一個人要去參加一個重要的場合,他需要按照一定的順序(tire)把自己打扮得漂漂亮亮(a-tire)。
attire這個詞有不同的含義和用法,下面給出一些例句:
He wore casual attire to the office. 他穿著休閑裝去上班。
She changed her attire three times a day. 她一天換三次衣服。
The bride was attired in white silk. 新娘身著白色絲綢。
They were attired for battle. 他們?yōu)閼?zhàn)斗而裝備。
retire 意思是“退休、退出”
entire 意思是“整個、完整”
satire 意思是“諷刺、嘲諷”
admire 意思是“欽佩、贊美”
My attire is not for hire?
It’s a reflection of my desire?
To express myself with style and grace
?And show the world my unique face