| 单词 | clothes |
| 释义 | clothes (kloʊðz ) 1. plural noun A1 Clothes are the things that people wear, such as shirts, coats, trousers, and dresses. Moira walked upstairs to change her clothes. He dressed quickly in casual clothes. 2. See also plain-clothes Idioms: steal someone's clothes [British, journalism] to take another person's ideas or policies and pretend that these ideas or policies are your own The Chancellor has tried to steal our clothes but he has done it in a cheap and shoddy way. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: clothes fit After a month, you notice that your clothes fit better. Times, Sunday Times Instead of looking at the scales and checking your weight, have a look at yourself in the mirror and see if your clothes fit better. The Sun When your clothes fit your life, but are bang on trend. Times, Sunday Times Two years ago she came through a triple heart bypass, but she lost so much weight that now none of her clothes fit her. The Sun The weight really flew off and now none of my clothes fit. The Sun You could walk into a clothes store single and meet your big love. The Sun If it's somebody new, you'll meet in a clothes store. The Sun She ended up scrubbing shelves in a clothes store by day and walking the streets by night. The Sun You'd think that a clothes store in an area full of young professionals would stock up on trendier lines. Times, Sunday Times The budget clothes store had been overhauling its computer systems but then had to change its plans. The Sun Left my bedroom with clothes strewn all over the place, in a desperate attempt to find something to wear. The Sun We make an unholy mess in the kitchen, leave our clothes strewn up the stairs and go to sleep in the small hours. Times, Sunday Times As you can see above, it includes unmade bed, clothes strewn across the floor, smelly trainers and a pizza box. The Sun I have clothes strewn across my bed. Times, Sunday Times In a room full of men wearing suits and chinos, one or two women in colourful clothes stand out, which may be an advantage or a disadvantage. Times, Sunday Times (2012) You could meet your new love where colourful clothes are sold. The Sun (2008) I yearn for colourful clothes with a modern twist on classic. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Officers are advised that because the federation cannot predict the weather, they should 'therefore wear suitable and comfortable clothes and footwear'. Times, Sunday Times We were told that we would be swimming an awful lot and to bring comfortable clothes and possibly walking boots. Times,Sunday Times He winds down from the work day by changing into comfortable clothes. Times, Sunday Times I get home from work, change into some comfortable clothes and head straight out on the hunt. The Sun She struggled for her own profession as a journalist, for her own home, and for her own sort of casual and comfortable clothes and hairstyle. Christianity Today Two thieves in soft shoes and dark clothes have climbed onto his shoulder to remove the gems from his eyes. The Times Literary Supplement A tip to increase the effectiveness of infrared heaters: wear dark clothes and you will be much warmer. Times,Sunday Times He has stopped wearing dark clothes and developed a pronounced hairstyle. Times, Sunday Times The stars - wearing dark clothes and sunglasses - entered the apartment block through a side entrance without saying a word. The Sun His wardrobe was plain (its staples were dark clothes under a duffel coat), but he already had a mansion of a voice - deep-toned and resonant. Times, Sunday Times A priest has admitted taking hundreds of pounds of designer clothes that he found on a train and donating them to a charity sale. Times, Sunday Times (2015) She was ashamed of the Biedermeier armoire filled with designer clothes. INSIDERS (2001) The marina is a five-minute stroll from the hotel and is also full of designer clothes boutiques. The Sun (2008) Weapons were found in his flat along with designer clothes and expensive champagne. The Sun (2008) She has been splashing the cash as part of her drive to reinvent herself as a chic designer clothes horse. The Sun (2009) There were dirty clothes and nappies, beer cans and wine bottles strewn about. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The not so good ones left dirty clothes lying around. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Just as soon as he got the dishes done, and the dirty clothes down to the laundromat. TALKING GOD (1991) Aid agencies are asking local people to donate clothes and mattresses. Times, Sunday Times He persuaded those who could to donate clothes, and supervised the delivery himself. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I helped sort through donated clothes and label industrial-sized fridges for the temporary centres. The Sun By donating clothes, you can change someone's life. Times, Sunday Times They have come out to help clear up their communities, they have donated clothes and helped those in real need. Times, Sunday Times And so, still wearing our evening clothes, which by now were drenched, we ate our midsummer breakfast in sodden silence. Times, Sunday Times We once had the misfortune there to share a table with strangers who treated us as pariahs although we were both in our evening clothes. Times, Sunday Times Evening clothes should consist of something warm, livened up with bright accessories. Times, Sunday Times Pack separate evening clothes, too, to create a distinction between 'day you' and 'evening you'. Times, Sunday Times They have to do marvellous work for their country but remain a bit like a dream, especially at night in evening clothes. Times, Sunday Times It's about wearing expensive clothes insouciantly, or cheap clothes with outrageous attitude, part stealth luxe, part understated showiness. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The inflationary disease will be exported to Europe and American as more expensive clothes and consumer electronics. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If she wears expensive clothes, she is criticised for flaunting her wealth. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They didn't insist on fancy clothes or make up or hair styling. Times, Sunday Times Instead, we don our fancy clothes and smile brightly. Christianity Today Some people come back with a big car and fancy clothes. Times, Sunday Times Hang on, hasn't he already said that was about fancy clothes? Times, Sunday Times The 495,592 bill for taxpayers includes lavish events, fancy clothes, travel and even curtain cleaning. The Sun The couturières copied the high fashion clothes 'but adding bits here and there and everything they added was horrible, so you ended up with this kind of half-baked couture'. Times, Sunday Times She likes old fashion clothes and goes frequently in second hand shops in order to perfect her style. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then he extended his collection and produced objects as fashion clothes, accessories and furniture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He liked fashionable clothes and fashionable hairstyles. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He now had money for fashionable clothes and shoes. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Offstage, her soft-spoken manner, fine-boned appearance and fashionable clothes come as a surprise. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Roll rather than fold clothes when packing a suitcase to make as much room as possible. The Sun To pack the suitcase, you place folded clothes on the shelves, then collapse them down. Times, Sunday Times Then place folded clothes and toiletry bags. The Sun Hang clothes in order so you can see what's there. Times, Sunday Times There's little space to hang clothes and no shelves or hooks in the bathroom for toiletries. Times, Sunday Times The second bedroom, with room for a king-size, has a painted ladder for hanging clothes, rather than built-in wardrobes, as it's intended for guests. Times, Sunday Times Designed for tight spaces such as the corner of a bathroom or sitting room, this narrow floor mirror (183cm x 46cm) has rungs for hanging clothes or magazines. Times, Sunday Times Hanging clothes make surprisingly good acoustics. Times, Sunday Times Instead of throwing out old or ill-fitting clothes, you can revamp your look with some clever tricks costing just a few quid. The Sun She would return in ill-fitting clothes that were not hers, hair matted, skin filthy, lips cracked and split, looking as though she had not slept for days. Times, Sunday Times The days when men could slob about in ill-fitting clothes with days-old stubble are long gone. The Sun The most common were ill-fitting clothes, old gig and theatre tickets, busted electrical devices and broken bikes. The Sun The app eliminates ill-fitting clothes by analysing data and creating an aggregation of items that are the right size, shape and style. The Sun Typical requirements include wearing clean and ironed clothes and having a neat hairstyle. The Sun (2017) Jenny could smell the lemon detergent and fabric softener, along with that warm and comforting smell of freshly ironed clothes. AFTERMATH (2001) Hotels will launder clothes overnightand youcan buykurtas, puppets, stationery, chess sets and diaries in the bazaars. Times, Sunday Times Made from rancid fat and alkaline matter; it would have irritated skin and was instead used to launder clothes and wash other objects. Times, Sunday Times It was said that he had a set of perfectly laundered clothes for every occasion. Times, Sunday Times Micelles draw oily substances into their hydrophobic cores, explaining the basic action of soaps and detergents used for personal cleanliness and for laundering clothes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Laundering clothes using high heat can eliminate body lice. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She also has a lovely tiny waist, which was completely lost under all those loose clothes. The Sun Various pins and clips are used to stop their long loose clothes getting caught in gears and spokes. Times, Sunday Times Insiders said she had continued to take part in tough exercises and go to the gym in loose clothes. The Sun Also, wear lightweight, loose clothes and be sure to take regular cool showers. The Sun Comb your hair a different way, wear an old pair of glasses, make yourself look shorter by wearing loose clothes and walking with a stoop. Times, Sunday Times Dawn further with a gift of baggy maternity clothes and talk of how much weight she will put on. The Sun I've also been quite a broody person so it's nice to have the bump and to wear maternity clothes. The Sun The surrogates are paid only their expenses: maternity clothes, vitamins and loss of earnings. Times, Sunday Times I was still wearing some of my maternity clothes and being a toned size 10 was a distant memory. The Sun I was out of breath the whole time and had to buy maternity clothes because everything else was too tight for me. The Sun Mend clothes before washing: the agitation of the machine may make a tear or pull worse. Times, Sunday Times I often make and mend clothes using things from around my house. Times, Sunday Times A few months ago, after earning some money doing manual labour in a local hotel, he bought a sewing machine to mend clothes. Times, Sunday Times I've always darned and mended clothes. Times, Sunday Times They were encouraged to occupy their time in study or work, mending clothes and shoes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I noticed all my work colleagues were buying nice clothes from catalogues. Times, Sunday Times Why shouldn't he buy nice cars, nice clothes. The Sun I like to buy nice clothes and keep them forever. Times,Sunday Times Nothing tastes as good as it feels to be able to wear nice clothes again. The Sun He has a shaved head and wears nice clothes. Times, Sunday Times She had packed clothes but at the last minute 'bottled out' and stayed put. The Sun Belts: roll them into a coil and pack into the empty side slots you've created by packing clothes in a rectangle shape. Times, Sunday Times With nature's larder at its most generous, we suggest packing clothes with elasticated waistbands. Times, Sunday Times And then he disappears in front of their eyes, leaving nothing behind but a pile of clothes on the floor. Times, Sunday Times As the houselights dimmed, a stagehand plopped a pile of clothes at her feet. Times, Sunday Times The fire began in her bathroom as candles ignited a pile of clothes nearby. The Sun There were eight guys in one room with no furniture, each with their own corner and pile of clothes. The Sun He put it down in his cabin and accidentally set a pile of clothes ablaze. The Sun Her illiterate family's entire worldly possessions consist of the blankets, some ragged clothes and cooking pots. Times, Sunday Times Most are dressed in torn and ragged clothes, and there are certainly no shoes or toys. Times, Sunday Times Nor do their filthy, ragged clothes, or the banks of earth they pile around the bases of their tents in a futile attempt to exclude the wind and rain. Times, Sunday Times This debuted the band's new grungy and messy image in which band members would often come out in ragged clothes slathered in corn starch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He began wearing only ragged clothes, including a beggar's cast-off wig he found in a hedge and wore for two weeks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The event attracted 10,000 visitors at the weekend and organisers said they did not see the designs until people removed clothes on stage. The Sun These include drivers shaving at the wheel, removing clothes while driving, using laptops and swerving across the road to pick up an e-cigarette. Times, Sunday Times Upon arriving home, she drinks water in the kitchen, removes clothes from the washing machine, brushes her teeth and ultimately goes to bed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They buy plantains in a marketplace burnt by the sun and crowd second-hand clothes stalls. Times, Sunday Times Why did he like second-hand clothes (except boots and pants which had to be new, of course)? The Sun All the siblings tried to raise money by selling oranges and second-hand clothes. The Sun We had second-hand clothes - that sort of life, but with dignity. Times, Sunday Times She hopes to make wearing second-hand clothes trendy and to reduce the 10 per cent of global carbon emissions caused by the fashion industry. Times,Sunday Times Each of the brides was given a sewing machine so that they could help with the family income and sew clothes for others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 My dad was a factory worker sewing clothes, but he worked his way up. Times, Sunday Times At the beginning of his life, he worked in sewing clothes and selling what he made. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At school, a big Paris lycée, my shabby clothes made me even more of an outsider. COASTLINERS (2002) He buys his shabby clothes in charity shops. The Sun (2016) Beside it stood a person in shabby clothes with his thumb out, hoping to hitch a ride. Christianity Today (2000) You soak clothes in soapy water, then rub them against the metal surface to scrub the fabric. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Soak clothes overnight, wash as normal. Times, Sunday Times A pipe in the office's basement leaked, soaking clothes and possessions belonging to top civil servants. The Sun We froze inside our soaking clothes. The Times Literary Supplement The victim was left facing a night on the streets in soaking clothes. The Sun She now has a job sorting clothes in the stock room of a high-street fashion store. Times, Sunday Times Tasks range from sorting clothes donated to charities, to clearing up graffiti and working in charity shops. Times, Sunday Times They brought - still bring - meals; they sorted clothes, answered letters, found homes for horses, sold trailers, plucked eyebrows, took me to the hairdressers. Times, Sunday Times A rucksack or panniers also make sense to carry work equipment, spare clothes and shopping. Times, Sunday Times I had a backpack containing bottled water, biscuits, dried mangoes, spare clothes, a light rainproof jacket, a torch, basic medicines, mobile phones and $2,000 in cash. Times, Sunday Times Take the correct equipment, such as spare clothes, food, water, an up-to-date first aid kit, map and compass, and know how to use them all. The Sun He was given no time to pack spare clothes. Times, Sunday Times His spare clothes and sleeping bag have been stolen. Times, Sunday Times This year's hot products are moisturisers with a hint of colour, which claim that you can build up a natural-looking glow without turning orange, staining clothes or getting streaky legs. Times, Sunday Times It streaked down windows and stained clothes on washing lines. Times, Sunday Times On entering that harshly lit room there was no way to hide my crazed eyes, my outfit of stained clothes, and my homeless-person trolleyful of soft furnishings. Times, Sunday Times He knows how to sell comfortable and stylish clothes. Times, Sunday Times These days there are many beautiful stylish clothes made in all sizes. Times, Sunday Times She uses her casual but stylish clothes and her knitting (of now famous woolly elephants) to great effect. Times, Sunday Times Last year she lost lots of weight and bought some stylish clothes. The Sun Their design mantra - that their garments look like 'normal, stylish clothes, and that you'd never guess their organic provenance' - rings true. Times, Sunday Times The symptoms can be helped by losing weight if you need to, and by avoiding tight clothes or belts. The Sun Tight clothes push acid up out of your stomach, where it belongs, into your gullet, where it doesn't. The Sun Big hair, eyeliner and tight clothes were all the rage back then. The Sun Avoid body lotions and oils, as well as tight clothes, and shower after exercise. The Sun I feel more confident in tight clothes. The Sun She claimed that High Street stores are helping to promote an unhealthy image if they sell trendy clothes in bigger sizes. The Sun (2016) Wearing trendy clothes makes me feel good and it is part of my job in the fashion industry. The Sun (2012) It isn't just trendy clothes you have to give up. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Bring packed lunch, outdoor footwear and warm clothes. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Warm up with exercise and warm clothes before and after a swim. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In one arm, he held bags half-filled with homegrown apples, toys and warm clothes. Times, Sunday Times (2018) Clothes drying on radiators means they have clothes, the clothes are washed and there is some heat in the house. The Sun (2016) There is a small stove and a tin tub for washing clothes - all six of them cram into two beds. The Sun (2007) The tenement blocks in which many Scots lived made washing clothes and bedding a particularly heavy chore for housewives. Scottish Voices 1745-1960 (1990) I ask him why it is more pleasant to enjoy peace and quiet in a state of undress than wearing clothes. Times, Sunday Times (2009) You wear clothes he/she has not approved. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They wore clothes that blended plain and utilitarian cuts with sportswear details and urban styling. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We need to make very sure that we are wearing clothes. Positive Parent Power (1991) It has been brought to my attention that some people wear clothes in bed. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Basket of wet clothes and a folded-up clothes drier. The Sun (2011) The feeling of abject misery stuck to me like permanently wet clothes. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The regiments that had spent the night marching lay down to sleep in wet clothes and probably woke up to fight the battle still very damp. A Short Guide to Writing About History (1995) Translations: Chinese: 衣服 Japanese: 服 |
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