shower
Meaning: A device for washing; a brief period of rain
The word 'shower' has multiple meanings: a device that sprays water for bathing, the act of bathing under such spray, a brief period of rain, or many things arriving at once (a shower of sparks, a shower of compliments). In American English, a 'shower' is also a party to celebrate an upcoming wedding or baby.
Examples
- I usually have a shower first thing in the morning. 我通常早上第一件事就是洗个淋浴。Normalmente me ducho a primera hora de la mañana.私は通常、朝一番にシャワーを浴びます。저는 보통 아침에 일어나자마자 샤워를 합니다.
- The weather forecast predicts scattered showers this afternoon. 天气预报预测今天下午会有零星阵雨。El pronóstico del tiempo predice chaparrones dispersos esta tarde.天気予報では今日の午後ににわか雨があると予測しています。일기예보에 따르면 오늘 오후에 곳곳에 소나기가 내릴 것이라고 합니다.
- They threw her a baby shower before the birth. 他们在孩子出生前为她举办了婴儿派对。Le hicieron una fiesta de bebé antes del nacimiento.出産前に彼女のためにベビーシャワーを開きました。출산 전에 그녀를 위해 베이비 샤워를 열어 주었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'scur' meaning 'a short fall of rain', from Proto-Germanic 'skuraz'. Related to German 'Schauer' (shower). The bathing sense appeared in the 1850s, shortened from 'shower-bath'. 'Bridal shower' dates from the 1890s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
More From This Topic
More from Daily Life
Flashcards, quizzes, audio pronunciation & spaced repetition — all free