| 单词 | suit |
| 释义 | suit —suit /suːt/ /sjuːt/ aep /suːt/ noun (SET OF CLOTHES) A2 [C] a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material: » All the businessmen were wearing pinstripe suits.» She wore a dark blue suit.Thesaurus+: ↑Clothes which cover most of the bodyF0 [C] a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or while doing a particular activity: » a diving/protective/ski, etc. suit» a swimsuit» a spacesuit» a suit of armourThesaurus+: ↑Clothing - general words• • • Extra Examples:» She wore a classic navy suit.» Could you pick up my suit from the cleaner's for me, please?» He was dressed in a dark grey suit.» She always looks very professional in her smart suits.» It's regulation to wear suits at the office.noun [C often plural] INFORMAL DISAPPROVING (PERSON) ► F0 a man who works in an office and wears a suit, especially a man with a high position in a company who is considered not to have human feelings and good ideasThesaurus+: ↑Kinds of men , ↑Men and womennoun [C] (ALSO lawsuit) (LEGAL PROBLEM) ► F0 a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision: » He brought (US USUALLY filed) a $12 million libel suit against the newspaper, claiming his reputation had been damaged.» a malpractice/negligence/paternity suitThesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsnoun [C] (PLAYING CARDS) ► F0 any of the four types of card in a set of playing cards, each having a different shape printed on it: » The four suits in a pack of cards are hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds.Thesaurus+: ↑Playing cardsverb [T] (BE CONVENIENT) ↑Verb Endings for suit ► B2 to be convenient and cause the least difficulty for someone: » We could go now or this afternoon - whatever time suits you best.» "How about eight o'clock outside the cinema?" "That suits me fine."Thesaurus+: ↑Being suitable or unsuitable• • • Extra Examples:» The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves.» Which evening would suit you best for the party?» Part-time work would suit me right down to the ground.» Which time suits you better - 12.30 or one o'clock?» We can go to the seven o'clock performance or the eight - whichever suits you best.Common mistake: suit! Remember that suit is not followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'suit to/for someone' or 'suit to/for something', say suit someone/something:✗ We need to find a solution that suits to everyone.» We need to find a solution that suits everyone.verb [T] (BE RIGHT) ↑Verb Endings for suit B2 to be right for a particular person, situation, or occasion: » Corn is grown a lot in this area - the soil seems to suit it very well.» The city lifestyle seems to suit her - she's certainly looking very well.Thesaurus+: ↑Being suitable or unsuitableB2 (usually of a colour or style of clothes) to make someone look more attractive: » You should wear more red - it suits you.» Short skirts don't really suit me - I haven't got the legs for them.Thesaurus+: ↑Wearing clothesThesaurus+: ↑Decorating or making something attractiveThesaurus+: ↑Attractive , ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Smart and elegant• • • Extra Examples:» The software can be modified to suit the particular needs of the end user.» How does family life suit you?» "Will a loan of $500 be sufficient?" "That will suit me fine."» I don't suppose I have any books that would suit your sophisticated tastes.» Couldn't you contrive a meeting between them? I think they'd be ideally suited.Common mistake: suit! Remember that suit is not followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'suit to/for someone' or 'suit to/for something', say suit someone/something:✗ We need to find a solution that suits to everyone.» We need to find a solution that suits everyone. |
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