skirt
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/skɜːrt/
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/skɜːt/
a garment worn around the lower part of the body, attached at the waist.
She chose a long, flowing skirt for the summer party.
她为夏日派对选择了一条长款飘逸的裙子。
the part of a garment that hangs down from the waist.
She adjusted the skirt of her dress as she sat down.
她坐下时调整了她的裙子。
a protective covering around the base of a vehicle or machine.
The skirt of the truck protected the undercarriage from debris.
卡车的侧裙保护了底盘不受碎片的侵害。
to move along the edge of something without crossing it.
We skirted the park to avoid the busy streets.
我们绕过公园以避开繁忙的街道。
to avoid discussing a topic, especially to avoid discomfort or embarrassment.
He tried to skirt the issue, but she wanted a direct answer.
他试图回避这个问题,但她想要一个直接的答案。