skirt
A skirt is a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers part of the legs. It is worn by women and girls and does not have separate sections for each leg like trousers do.
Exemplos
3 de 5I usually wear a denim skirt in the summer because it is comfortable.
I usually wear a denim skirt in the summer because it is comfortable.
The employees are expected to wear a professional black skirt or suit pants.
The employees are expected to wear a professional black skirt or suit pants.
I found a really cheap skirt at the thrift store yesterday!
I found a really cheap skirt at the thrift store yesterday!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'S' in Skirt standing for 'Stay at the bottom', unlike a Shirt which goes on top.
Quiz rápido
Sarah bought a new _____ to wear with her favorite white blouse.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: skirt
Exemplos
I usually wear a denim skirt in the summer because it is comfortable.
everydayI usually wear a denim skirt in the summer because it is comfortable.
The employees are expected to wear a professional black skirt or suit pants.
formalThe employees are expected to wear a professional black skirt or suit pants.
I found a really cheap skirt at the thrift store yesterday!
informalI found a really cheap skirt at the thrift store yesterday!
Sociological research indicates that skirt lengths often fluctuate with economic trends.
academicSociological research indicates that skirt lengths often fluctuate with economic trends.
Our retail department is seeing a high volume of sales for the new pencil skirt line.
businessOur retail department is seeing a high volume of sales for the new pencil skirt line.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
skirt the issue
avoid talking about a problem
on the outskirts
on the outer edges of a city
grass skirt
a traditional skirt made of straw or grass
Frequentemente confundido com
A shirt is worn on the upper body, while a skirt is worn from the waist down.
A dress is a single garment that covers both the top and bottom of the body, whereas a skirt only covers the bottom.
Notas de uso
The word 'skirt' is a countable noun. It can also be used as a verb meaning to go around the edge of something.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 'skirt' and 'shirt' because they sound similar and are both items of clothing.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'S' in Skirt standing for 'Stay at the bottom', unlike a Shirt which goes on top.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old Norse word 'skyrta', which originally referred to a shirt or a kind of kirtle.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
While skirts are primarily associated with women in Western fashion, the kilt is a traditional skirt-like garment worn by men in Scotland.
Quiz rápido
Sarah bought a new _____ to wear with her favorite white blouse.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: skirt
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convenience store
A1A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.
stall
A1A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.
counter
A1A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.
checkout
A1The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.
goods
A1Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.
bag
A1A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.
seal
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