单词 | bust measure |
释义 | > as lemmasbust measure c. The circumference of a woman's body at the level of her breasts, usually measured in inches. Frequently attributive, in bust measure, bust measurement, bust size. Cf. bustline n. ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > external parts of body > trunk > front > breast or breasts (of woman) > [noun] > bust-line or measurement breast-girth1805 bust1872 bustline1885 1872 Trow's New York City Directory 85 278 (advt.) Each style of pattern will be cut in various sizes, so that a knowledge of the bust measure will indicate the size, to ensurе a fit. 1895 Montgomery Ward Catal. Spring & Summer 36/3 Unlaundered Waists. Sizes 32 to 42 inches bust measure. 1927 Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald 15 Oct. 4/3 Her bust measure has not been published, neither do we know the real facts about any of her curves. 1961 M. Dickens Heart of London i. 14 Beautiful model offers her services. Anything considered. Bust 40. Waist 20. Hips 37. 1969 Woman's Own 11 Jan. 26/2 Flower-printed red dress... In bust sizes 32–36 ins. 1970 Woman 7 Mar. 19/1 Dress and coat... Sizes 32 in. to 42 in. bust. 2007 Time Out N.Y. 8 Mar. 19/1 The employees are so experienced that they can guess your bust measurements the second you walk in the door. < as lemmas |
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