| 单词 | hem-line |
| 释义 | > as lemmashem-line hem-line n. the outline of the hem, hence the height from the ground, of a woman's skirt. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > parts of clothing > [noun] > border or hem > outline of hem-line1923 the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > clothing for lower body > skirt > height from ground hem-line1923 1923 T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Spring–Summer 34 The modish uneven hemline. 1927 Vanity Fair Sept. 4/3 Liberty of opinion, in skirt lengths, hemlines, waistlines,..was convincingly demonstrated. 1929 Daily Tel. 16 Jan. 8/4 It is admitted that the hem lines of 1928 changed the whole contour of the evening mode as they flounced and floated in uneven length to the ground. 1957 New Yorker 30 Mar. 98/3 This year, she puts a minute and completely absurd circular godet, only three inches deep, at the hemline in front—to allow for striding, they say. 1958 T.V. Times 10 Oct. 21/2 Other girls put up their hem-lines a couple of inches as Paris dictates. 1971 R. Garrett Spiral x. 94 She fidgeted with the hemline of her skirt. < as lemmas |
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