Wardrobe



GRE 蓝宝 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.衣橱; 全部服装
• ［英］ n.衣橱 ( a room or closet where clothes are kept) ; 全部服装 ( a collection of wearing apparel)
• ［记］ 分割记忆: ward ( 病房) +robe ( 长袍) , 可能原指病人穿的衣服

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English warderobe, from Anglo-French *warderobe, garderobe, from warder, garder to guard + robe robe
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. a room or closet where clothes are kept
  • b. clothespress
  • c. a large trunk in which clothes may be hung upright
• 2.
  • a. a collection of wearing apparel (as of one person or for one activity) <a summer wardrobe>
  • b. a collection of stage costumes and accessories
• 3. the department of a royal or noble household entrusted with the care of wearing apparel, jewels, and personal articles

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