costume
UK ['kɒs.tju:m] US ['kɑ:.stu:m] noun
ADVANCED countable or uncountable
■the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history, or suitable for a particular activity （某国或某一历史时期或适合某种活动的）服装•Singers performing Mozart's operas often dress in /wear historical costume.歌手们经常穿古装出演莫劄特的歌剧。 •The dancers leading the procession were in colourful and elaborate costumes.走在队伍前头的舞蹈演员身着色彩绚丽、制作考究的服装。 •UK The shop has a good selection of bikinis and bathing/swimming costumes.该店有很多漂亮的比坚尼和其他泳装可供选购。 ADVANCED countable (UK also fancy-dress costume)
■a set of clothes worn in order to look like someone or something else, especially for a party or as part of an entertainment （尤指派对或娱乐活动中穿的）化装服•Our host was wearing a clown costume.我们的主人穿着小丑服。 •The children were dressed in halloween costumes.孩子们都是万圣节打扮。 |