custom
Significado: A traditional practice or way of behaving; or something made specially for a particular person
Custom has two main meanings: a traditional practice or habitual way of doing things in a particular society or group ('local customs'), and something made specifically to order ('custom-made'). 'Customs' (plural) also refers to the government department that controls goods entering a country and collects duties.
Ejemplos
- It's a local custom to remove your shoes before entering a home. 进家门前脱鞋是当地的习俗。Es una costumbre local quitarse los zapatos antes de entrar en una casa.家に入る前に靴を脱ぐのは地元の習慣です。집에 들어가기 전에 신발을 벗는 것은 현지 관습입니다.
- He ordered a custom suit from Savile Row. 他在萨维尔街订做了一套定制西装。Encargó un traje a medida en Savile Row.彼はサヴィル・ロウでオーダーメイドのスーツを注文しました。그는 새빌 로에서 맞춤 정장을 주문했습니다.
- We had to go through customs at the airport. 我们在机场必须通过海关。Tuvimos que pasar por la aduana en el aeropuerto.空港で税関を通過しなければなりませんでした。공항에서 세관을 통과해야 했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'costume' meaning 'a habit, practice', from Latin 'consuetudinem' (habit, usage), from 'consuescere' (to accustom), from 'con-' (intensive) + 'suescere' (to become used to). 'Customs' (import duties) is from the same root.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word 'custom' comes from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning 'habit.' The sense of 'customs duties' developed because these taxes were 'customary' payments required by tradition rather than formal law.
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