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shorts

/ʃɔːrts/

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

例句

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1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

词族

名词
shorts
Verb
shorten
副词
shortly
形容词
short
相关
shortness
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记忆技巧

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

快速测验

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

正确!

正确答案是: shorts

例句

1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

everyday

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

formal

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

informal

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

4

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

academic

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

5

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

business

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

词族

名词
shorts
Verb
shorten
副词
shortly
形容词
short
相关
shortness

常见搭配

a pair of shorts a pair of shorts
running shorts running shorts
denim shorts denim shorts
cargo shorts cargo shorts
board shorts board shorts

常用短语

Bermuda shorts

Bermuda shorts

board shorts

board shorts

cycling shorts

cycling shorts

容易混淆的词

shorts vs short

Short is an adjective describing length, while shorts is a noun referring to the clothing item.

shorts vs pants

Pants cover the entire leg to the ankle, whereas shorts only cover the upper part of the leg.

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使用说明

The word 'shorts' is a 'pluralia tantum' noun, meaning it is always used in the plural form even when referring to one item.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'a short' when they mean one pair. You should say 'a pair of shorts' or simply 'shorts'.

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记忆技巧

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

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词源

Derived from the Old English word 'sceort', meaning 'not long'.

语法模式

Always plural: 'These shorts are blue' (not 'This short is blue'). Counted using 'pair of': 'I bought two pairs of shorts.' No singular form exists for the clothing item.
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文化背景

In many Western cultures, shorts are considered casual attire and are often restricted in professional or religious environments.

快速测验

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

正确!

正确答案是: shorts

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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