attire
attire是一个名词或动词,它的意思是:
名词:衣服,尤指正式或华丽的衣服
动词:穿着或打扮,尤指穿着特定或华丽的衣服
例如:
holiday attire 假日装束
Donna was attired in an elaborate evening gown. Donna穿着一件精美的晚礼服。
an outrageously attired rock star 一个穿着夸张的摇滚明星
attire这个词来自中古英语atirier, atirer,意思是“装备、准备、打扮”,它又来自拉丁语前缀a-(表示向)和法语单词tire(表示顺序、等级),它的起源不明。
要记忆attire这个词,你可以想象一个人要去参加一个重要的场合,他需要按照一定的顺序(tire)把自己打扮得漂漂亮亮(a-tire)。
attire这个词有不同的含义和用法,下面给出一些例句:
He wore casual attire to the office. 他穿着休闲装去上班。
She changed her attire three times a day. 她一天换三次衣服。
The bride was attired in white silk. 新娘身着白色丝绸。
They were attired for battle. 他们为战斗而装备。
retire 意思是“退休、退出”
entire 意思是“整个、完整”
satire 意思是“讽刺、嘲讽”
admire 意思是“钦佩、赞美”
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