clothes
Significado: Items worn to cover the body, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses
The word 'clothes' refers to items worn to cover the body, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses. It's always plural—there's no singular 'clothe' for this meaning. 'Clothing' is a more formal synonym. 'Change your clothes' and 'put on clothes' are common phrases.
Ejemplos
- I need to buy some new clothes for the interview. 我需要为面试买些新衣服。Necesito comprar ropa nueva para la entrevista.面接用に新しい服を買う必要があります。면접을 위해 새 옷을 사야 합니다.
- She packed enough clothes for a week's holiday. 她打包了足够一周假期穿的衣服。Ella empacó suficiente ropa para una semana de vacaciones.彼女は1週間の休暇に十分な服を詰めました。그녀는 일주일 휴가에 충분한 옷을 챙겼습니다.
- Don't forget to put your dirty clothes in the washing basket. 别忘了把脏衣服放进洗衣篮里。No olvides poner tu ropa sucia en el cesto de la colada.汚れた服を洗濯かごに入れるのを忘れないで。더러운 옷을 빨래 바구니에 넣는 것을 잊지 마세요.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'clāthas', plural of 'clāth' meaning 'cloth, garment'. While 'cloth' survives as a singular for fabric, 'clothes' lost its singular form in modern English.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word 'clothes' comes from Old English 'clāthas,' the plural of 'clāth' (cloth). Interestingly, while 'cloth' survives as a singular noun meaning fabric, 'clothes' lost its singular form entirely in modern English.
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