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单词 pants
释义
pants1 nounpants2 adjective
pantspants1 /pænts/ ●●● S3 noun [plural] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINpants
Origin:
1800-1900 pantaloons
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And doesn't she look cheeky in those figure-hugging pants.
  • He whacked his pants leg with the dowel.
  • The tests scare the pants off many managers.
  • The thrift men wear absurd combinations of checkered pants and checkered polyester jackets with wide lapels.
  • Though, mind you, it scares the pants off poor old Crumwallis.
  • Tony Rich, wearing a fleece-trimmed black jacket with black satin pants and a derby.
  • When he opens his pants, they sigh.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto do something or to happen when someone is not ready
informal if you are caught napping by something that happens, you are not expecting it and are not ready to deal with it, although you should expect it and be ready for it: · Stock traders who ignore these signs are in danger of being caught napping when a recession hits.be caught napping by: · Nowadays, no company can afford to be caught napping by a technological development.
to say or do something when someone is not expecting it so that they cannot deal with it as well as they would like to: · "Are you married?" Vick asked, catching her off guard.· The Prime Minister admitted to being caught off guard by news of the attack.
informal to arrive or to do something when someone is not ready, and make them feel stupid or embarrassed: · The city got caught with its financial pants down, and the scandal has led to 12 high-level officials losing their jobs.
British informal to do something, or to happen, when someone is not expecting it and is not ready to deal with it: · The dramatic fall in share prices caught even the experts on the hop.· Many politicians have been caught on the hop by a good interviewer.
informal to try to do something even though you are not ready, especially when you have to pretend you know more about something that you do: · If you are asked a question that you're not ready for, it's better to say "I hadn't considered that" than to wing it and get it wrong.· We have to wing it in the first game, but we'll be more prepared for the next one.
WORD SETS
anorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=breathes quickly usually with its tongue hanging out)· The dog was panting heavily beside her.
informal (=scare someone very much)
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Self-destructive Melissa, that kooky chick who sometimes wore braces over a singlet to hold up her baggy pants.· Suzanne, forty-something, looking respectable in baggy pants and a blouse, used to work here.· It has to be bright, baggy tracksuit pants.· The insurance companies hid behind my old coats and baggy pants and my boots with the run-over heels.· It consists of a loose shirt, or tunic, with baggy pants, tied together in the middle with a belt.· How about updating the context, dressing the youths in flannels and baggy pants?· A chubby little man in a short-sleeved sport shirt and baggy gray twill pants came out the door.
· She dressed in an unvarying uniform of black ski pants and pink mohair pullover which became grubbier as the weeks passed.· Tony Rich, wearing a fleece-trimmed black jacket with black satin pants and a derby.· When not working the girls dressed alike in black tight pants, black leather jackets and black suede boots.· Blue Mooney stood in the unlit doorway in his black pants, black shirt, black boots.· She wears a large loose-knit white sweater and a pair of tight black pants.· There is not a corpuscle to spare between her lean, muscular frame and her black Diesel pants.· Ladies have sheer or bare legs, trendies cover up with black leather pants.· But Tuesday night she appeared soft, relaxed and regal, even in a businesslike black pants suit.
· He wears navy blue short pants and a little navy blue jacket with bright gold buttons.· He wore white loafers, shiny blue nylon sweat pants, and a white golf shirt a size or two too small.· The girl was lying on her side with her pink leotard and blue corduroy pants piled on top of her.
· This time I was making hot pants and rainbow striped jumpers.· She has graduated from the brown velvet hot pants of her stockbroker days to Armani, Ralph and Prada.· Bikini bottoms look more like high-waisted hot pants, while swimsuits are squared off across the thighs or skirted.· She got hot pants for this guy twice her age.· Alexis's hot pants, £30; top £25, Juliette Spatchett at Hyper Hyper.· For mock leather C&A waistcoats £21.99, jeans, £24.99, hot pants, £16.99.
· Kaczynski wore khaki pants and a long-sleeved green shirt during his appearance.· His Saigon khaki pants were clean.· Hanmer was wearing a white golf shirt and khaki pants he apparently used for gardening.· Frank had a perfect bubble-butt and massive thigh muscles clearly outlined in his khaki pants.· It was practically empty except for two middle-aged men in khaki pants and cotton shirts lounging over a quart of beer.
· His short pants have shoved up over the bare knees and one shows bloody scratches.· He wears navy blue short pants and a little navy blue jacket with bright gold buttons.· He was wearing only a sleeveless vest and a pair of short pants that reached almost to his bony knees.· Some say the invaders wear short pants.· The mice-children in these episodes wear sailor suits, or short pants with bibs and braces over little stripy jumpers.· Every long table is filled with oldsters in their golden years costumes-juvenile ensembles of short pants, shirts, and sneakers.· He never allowed his hands, his striped short pants or anything other than his polished shoes to touch the floor.
· He led the way, his slim hips in the tight fitting pants snaking gracefully between the tables.· Slight, fair, silk shirt, tight pants, and he walks as though he wants to wee-wee.· When not working the girls dressed alike in black tight pants, black leather jackets and black suede boots.· My costume fits O.K.; the tight velvet pants worked well in the dance routine work-through this morning.· Though to be fair, in tight pants it's more of an undulating glide.· She wears a large loose-knit white sweater and a pair of tight black pants.
· She wore black and white striped clown pants, baggy, with frills, and an oversized man's shirt.· The players wore short-sleeve white shirts, long white pants and dark bow ties, with baseball caps and white sneakers.· I bet you were shitting your elegant white pants when you heard I was here.· He had bright white pants, black gym shoes.· A delectably cool camisole and a pair of pure, white cotton pants.· White shirt, open at the neck; white pants, white shoes, white socks.
VERB
· He held his hand over her mouth and tried to pull down her ski pants.· Thereafter, the defendant must have pulled down her pants and tights and stabbed her private parts a number of times.· Next year, George Clooney is going to pull his pants down for a guaranteed 55 share.· Later, you pull up your pants and wait for the pain to go away.· I reached over and pulled her pants back up.· Seconds later, he was sidling, helping me pull down his pants.· His checked shirt was pulled out of his pants, and his belly button was showing.
· As if this isn't difficult enough, she has to remember, too, to put the pants on before her trousers.· He was so tired his bones ached; but he crawled out of bed, put on his pants and watch.· I got up and dropped some pennies on the floor when I put my pants on.· It was what allowed you to put your pants on in the morning.· Would he have put it in his pants pocket?
· Though, mind you, it scares the pants off poor old Crumwallis.· The tests scare the pants off many managers.· It took ten minutes to reach Honey Cottage, with Yanto trying his best to scare the pants off Mary.· Lovely people who scared the pants off him.
· She also wears skin-tight red pants.· Like Angelita, who also helps them teach, but from her seat, Ilena is wearing pants.· Why do I have to wear another man's pants?· Kaczynski wore khaki pants and a long-sleeved green shirt during his appearance.· I don't wear the pants.· He wears navy blue short pants and a little navy blue jacket with bright gold buttons.· Another habit that our ancestors would have frowned on was women wearing pants.· Some say the invaders wear short pants.
· Lewis beat him a further ten times, claimed Joe, who was so scared that he wet his pants.· I almost wet in my pants before I got off the track to relieve myself.· I dribbled, I wet my pants, even banged my head on the furniture, and bawled ... bawled almost nonstop.· She was shifting from one foot to the other; she felt as if she was going to wet her pants.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► (since somebody was) in short pants
  • He wasn't interested in the heavy political stuff which bored the pants off most people.
  • It took ten minutes to reach Honey Cottage, with Yanto trying his best to scare the pants off Mary.
  • Lovely people who scared the pants off him.
  • The tests scare the pants off many managers.
  • Though, mind you, it scares the pants off poor old Crumwallis.
  • She beat the pants off me last time we played.
  • He is aware of his competitors-and he beats the pants off them.
► somebody puts his pants on one leg at a timePHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► have ants in your pants► catch somebody with their pants/trousers down► fly by the seat of your pants
  • He was gormless, spoke in a funny nasal accent and looked as if he could do with a kick up the backside.
  • I think I just needed a kick up the backside.
  • They like to see officialdom and the upper classes getting a kick up the backside.
► do something by the seat of your pants
  • I was so scared, I could've shit my pants.
1especially American English a piece of clothing that covers you from your waist to your feet and has a separate part for each leg SYN trousers British English:  She was wearing dark blue pants and a white sweater.2British English a piece of underwear that covers the area between your waist and the top of your legs SYN underpants American English → knickers, briefs, boxer shorts3bore/scare etc the pants off somebody informal spoken to make someone feel very bored, very frightened etc:  She always bores the pants off me.4beat the pants off somebody American English spoken to defeat someone very easily in a game or competition SYN  thrash5somebody puts his pants on one leg at a time American English spoken used to say that someone is just like everyone else:  Go on, ask him for his autograph – he puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you do.6(since somebody was) in short pants British English informal since someone was a very young boy:  I’ve known Eric since he was in short pants. → do something by the seat of your pants at seat1(10), → catch somebody with their pants down at catch1(6), → wear the pants/trousers at wear1(7)
pants1 nounpants2 adjective
pantspants2 adjective [not before noun] British English spoken informal Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=breathes quickly usually with its tongue hanging out)· The dog was panting heavily beside her.
informal (=scare someone very much)
Phrases
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► have ants in your pants► catch somebody with their pants/trousers down► fly by the seat of your pants
  • He was gormless, spoke in a funny nasal accent and looked as if he could do with a kick up the backside.
  • I think I just needed a kick up the backside.
  • They like to see officialdom and the upper classes getting a kick up the backside.
► do something by the seat of your pants
  • I was so scared, I could've shit my pants.
 very bad:  The concert was pants.
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