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size

/saɪz/

Size describes how big or small an object, person, or space is. In shopping, it specifically refers to the standard measurements used for clothing, shoes, and accessories to ensure a proper fit.

例句

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1

What size of shirt do you usually wear?

What is the measurement of the shirt you normally use?

2

Please specify your required shoe size in the application document.

Please write down the shoe measurement you need on the official paper.

3

This hat is a bit of a funny size, don't you think?

This hat has a strange or unusual measurement, right?

词族

名词
size
Verb
size
形容词
sized
相关
sizing
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记忆技巧

Think of the letters S-I-Z-E: Small Is Zero Effort to remember.

快速测验

These trousers are too small; I need a bigger ___.

正确!

正确答案是: size

例句

1

What size of shirt do you usually wear?

everyday

What is the measurement of the shirt you normally use?

2

Please specify your required shoe size in the application document.

formal

Please write down the shoe measurement you need on the official paper.

3

This hat is a bit of a funny size, don't you think?

informal

This hat has a strange or unusual measurement, right?

4

The experiment requires containers of a uniform size.

academic

The scientific test needs boxes that are all the same measurement.

5

We need to determine the optimal size for our new office space.

business

We must decide the best dimensions for our new place of work.

词族

名词
size
Verb
size
形容词
sized
相关
sizing

常见搭配

shoe size The measurement of a person's foot for footwear.
medium size A measurement that is between small and large.
the right size The correct measurement that fits perfectly.
plus size Clothing sizes designed for larger body types.
size chart A table showing different measurements and their corresponding labels.

常用短语

one size fits all

Designed to be used by everyone regardless of their individual size.

try it on for size

To test something to see if it is suitable or fits well.

cut someone down to size

To show someone they are not as important as they think they are.

容易混淆的词

size vs fit

Size refers to the numerical measurement, while fit refers to how the item looks and feels on your body.

size vs length

Length is just one dimension (how long), while size often refers to the overall volume or scale.

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使用说明

When asking for someone's size in a shop, use the question 'What size are you?' or 'What size do you take?'. Sizes are usually categorized as small (S), medium (M), large (L), and extra-large (XL).

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常见错误

Learners often use 'which' instead of 'what' when asking for a size. Instead of saying 'Which is your size?', say 'What is your size?' or 'What size do you need?'.

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记忆技巧

Think of the letters S-I-Z-E: Small Is Zero Effort to remember.

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词源

Derived from the Old French word 'assise', which referred to an act of sitting or a regulation setting measurements and prices.

语法模式

Countable noun: it has a plural form (sizes). Often used as a modifier before another noun (size label, size guide).
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文化背景

Clothing and shoe sizes are not universal; for example, a US size 8 shoe is different from a UK size 8 or an EU size 41.

快速测验

These trousers are too small; I need a bigger ___.

正确!

正确答案是: size

更多Shopping词汇

mall

A1

A mall is a large building or a group of buildings that contains many different shops and stores connected by walkways. It is a central place where people go to shop, eat at food courts, and sometimes see movies.

supermarket

A1

A large self-service store that sells a wide variety of food, drinks, and household products. It is organized into aisles where customers use baskets or carts to collect their items before paying at a checkout counter.

bakery

A1

A bakery is a place where bread, cakes, pastries, and other flour-based foods are baked and sold. It is a specialized shop that often serves as a local source for fresh breakfast items and desserts.

cashier

A1

A person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, or restaurant. They usually work at a checkout or a counter to handle customer transactions and provide receipts.

merchandise

A1

Merchandise refers to goods or products that are bought and sold in a business or store. It is a collective term used to describe all the items available for customers to purchase.

tag

A1

A small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to an object to provide information about it. In shopping, it usually shows the price, size, or brand of the product.

package

A1

A package is an object or group of items wrapped together in paper or packed in a box. It is commonly used for items sent through the mail or products bought in a store.

container

A1

A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.

wrapper

A1

A piece of paper, plastic, or thin metal foil that is used to cover or protect something, especially food. It is usually removed and thrown away before the item is used or eaten.

clothes

A1

Clothes are the items such as shirts, trousers, and dresses that people wear to cover their bodies. This word is always plural and refers to the garments used for protection, comfort, or fashion.

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