单词 | business shoe |
释义 | > as lemmasbusiness shoe a. attributive. Designating an item of clothing or outfit that is designed or suitable for wear in a business environment, now esp. in an office, as business shirt, business shoe, etc. ΚΠ 1827 Souvenir 11 July 13/3 Twilled bombazets are much worn for business coats and pantaloons. 1856 B. Bouchier My Parish 70 Tom Ball's anticipations, therefore, of stepping into Mr. Carsdell's business-shoes were unceremoniously frustrated by what he always considered a personal unkindness and spite. 1888 Clothier & Furnisher (N.Y.) Dec. 53/2 For a business shirt I prefer one that opens at the back. They wear better than the others, and look just as well. 1919 I. E. Mackay Mist of Morning xi. 185 Rosme rose, brushing a crumb from her neat business skirt. 1953 Wisconsin State Jrnl. 2 June i. 3/8 Premier Tamasese of the Pacific Island of Samoa arrived in London wearing a sarong under a business jacket and carrying a smartly-furled umbrella. 2003 J. R. Lennon Mailman i. iv. 209 A few have ‘dressed down’ and wear shorts and golf shirts; others are in suit and tie or a business skirt and jacket. < as lemmas |
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