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.
她為夏日派對選擇了一條長款飄逸的裙子。
the part of a garment that hangs down from the waist.
She adjusted the skirt of her dress as she sat down.
她坐下時調整了她的裙子。
a protective covering around the base of a vehicle or machine.
The skirt of the truck protected the undercarriage from debris.
卡車的側裙保護了底盤不受碎片的侵害。
to move along the edge of something without crossing it.
We skirted the park to avoid the busy streets.
我們繞過公園以避開繁忙的街道。
to avoid discussing a topic, especially to avoid discomfort or embarrassment.
He tried to skirt the issue, but she wanted a direct answer.
他試圖迴避這個問題,但她想要一個直接的答案。