| 释义 |
jandal, n. Chiefly N.Z.
Brit. |ˈdʒandl|, U.S. |ˈdʒænd(ə)l|
[Alteration of sandal n.1, probably after Japanese adj. with allusion to the supposed origin of this style of footwear (compare zori n.).]
A flip-flop, a thong sandal.
In form Jandals, a proprietary name in New Zealand.
1950Charleston (W. Va.) Daily Mail 17 May (advt.) 5 She's wearing Jandals..for complete color harmony in beach and sports wear. 1978P. Grace Mutuwhenua (1988) vii. 36 Toki turned up at the last minute. Just out of bed; singlet and jeans; jandals. 2003E. Hunt & N. Keller Rarotonga & Cook Islands (ed. 5) 83/2 The Rarotonga Golf Club..welcomes well-dressed visitors (no jandals or singlets) to play on its nine-hole course. |