Robe



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解释

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• n. 长袍, 礼服
• ［英］ n. 长袍, 礼服 ( a long flowing outer garment)
• ［记］ 分割记忆: rob ( 抢劫) +e, 把长袍抢走 ( rob the robe)
• ［例］ The king and queen wore fine, silk robes on the throne.

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, booty, clothing, robe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roubōn to rob
• Date: 13th century
• 1.
  • a. a long flowing outer garment; especially one used for ceremonial occasions or as a symbol of office or profession
  • b. a loose garment (as a bathrobe) for informal wear especially at home
• 2. covering, mantle <peaks on the axis of the range in their robes of snow and light — John Muir>
• 3. a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events

II. verb (robed; robing)

• Date: 14th century
• transitive verb
  • to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to put on a robe
  • 2. dress

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