| 释义 |
corsetry|ˈkɔːsɪtrɪ|
[f. corset 2 + -ry.]
a. Corset-making or -fitting.
b. concr. Corsets collectively. Also attrib.
1904Bulletin (Sydney) 7 Jan. 30 In the matters of style, smile and corsetry she was still very backward. 1923Daily Mail 22 Feb. 1 Natural elegance subtly idealised by skilful Corsetry. 1937Sunday Express 30 May 17/3 We have recently had demands for a light type of spring suitable for the manufacture of corsetry. 1962Punch 1 Aug. 150/2 The lingerie, corsetry, hosiery, and swim-suit departments of shops. 1968Nova Feb. 36 Warner, like the majority of corsetry manufacturers in this country, have a parent company in America. |