单词 | decolletage |
释义 | decolletage (once / 181836 pages) n Décolletage is a plunging neckline on a woman's dress. Without decolletage, there would be no cleavage. This French word comes from a verb meaning “expose the neck,” and that’s exactly what décolletage does: it’s a low neckline on a woman’s dress or shirt. Décolletage is revealing, and whether that’s sexy or sleazy is in the eye of the beholder. The opposite of décolletage would be a high neckline. People who know a lot about décolletage would include clothing designers and fashion observers. You’ll find décolletage aplenty on the red carpet at any Hollywood awards show. WORD FAMILYdecolletage: decolletages USAGE EXAMPLESWith an oversized hand gracefully held out before her, the deep décolletage of her dress makes the shape of her exposed flesh into a dagger. Los Angeles Times(Nov 23, 2016) She’s wearing a low-cut party dress, and in many other series the camera would pay more attention to Ms. Harmon’s décolletage. New York Times(Jun 05, 2016) This struck me as very typically male, because aside from the décolletage, Horn Hill fashion is woefully basic. The Verge(May 31, 2016) n a low-cut neckline on a woman's dress Hyper neckline the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck |
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