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单词 long trousers
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Definition of long trousers in English:

long trousers

noun ˌlɒŋ ˈtraʊzəz
  • Trousers which reach to, or almost to, the ankle.

Phrases

  • boy (or child) in long trousers

    • : an immature person, or one who is behaving in a childish or childlike manner.

  • in long trousers

    • : (as postmodifying phrase) in a more mature, developed, sophisticated, etc., form.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From long + trousers.

 
 

Definition of long trousers in US English:

long trousers

nounˌlɒŋ ˈtraʊzəz
  • Trousers which reach to, or almost to, the ankle.

Phrases

  • boy (or child) in long trousers

    • : an immature person, or one who is behaving in a childish or childlike manner.

  • in long trousers

    • : (as postmodifying phrase) in a more mature, developed, sophisticated, etc., form.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From long + trousers.

 
 
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