单词 | statement piece |
释义 | > as lemmasstatement piece C3. attributive, with the sense ‘that makes a visual, artistic, or fashion statement’ (see sense 2b), as statement jewellery, statement piece, etc. ΚΠ 1975 Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald-Jrnl. 8 May 47/5 (advt.) Kidskin feel in a man-made fiber—this season's statement shoe. 1977 Taos (New Mexico) News 3 Nov. (Taos Arts section) 45/1 Seth and Kinlock are particularly well known for the unusually fine inlay work, Pepe for his statement pieces ‘Documenting time and space’. 1988 Indiana (Pa.) Evening Gaz. 5 Apr. 5/5 Pastels, prints.., ‘statement’ jewelry, swirly skirts, sequins and silky fabrics. 2001 B. Kamin Why Archit. Matters (2003) 152 It's a statement building, the kind meant to draw crowds and make contributors open their wallets. 2006 Brides Sept. 197/3 Statement pieces, such as a large etched mirror, will help you achieve a luxe look. 2010 Daily Tel. 30 June 27/3 Just accessorise with colourful statement jewellery and a pedicure. < as lemmas |
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