uniform
Meaning: Special clothing worn by members of a group; remaining the same throughout
As a noun, uniform refers to the distinctive clothing worn by members of an organisation such as police, military, or schools. As an adjective, it means consistent, identical, or not varying. The word emphasises sameness and standardisation across a group or system.
Examples
- All students must wear school uniform. 所有学生必须穿校服。Todos los estudiantes deben llevar uniforme escolar.全生徒は制服を着用しなければなりません。모든 학생은 교복을 착용해야 합니다.
- The company has a uniform policy across all its branches. 该公司在所有分支机构实行统一的政策。La empresa tiene una política uniforme en todas sus sucursales.会社は全支店で統一した方針を持っています。회사는 모든 지점에서 통일된 방침을 시행하고 있습니다.
- The soldiers stood in their dress uniforms for the parade. 士兵们穿着礼服站在那里参加阅兵式。Los soldados permanecieron en sus uniformes de gala para el desfile.兵士たちはパレードのために正装の制服を着て立っていました。군인들은 퍼레이드를 위해 정복을 입고 서 있었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'uniforme', from Latin 'uniformis' meaning 'having one form', from 'uni-' (one) + 'forma' (form, shape). The noun sense of 'standardised clothing' appeared in the 18th century, first used for military dress.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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