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单词 alpargata
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Definition of alpargata in English:

alpargata

noun ˌalpɑːˈɡɑːtəˌalpərˈɡädə
  • A light canvas shoe with a plaited fibre sole; an espadrille.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Once Brad Pitt is seen in alpargatas, all Argentines are going to put them on.
    • Carpet-weaving and manufacture of givehs (canvas covered shoes like the Spanish alpargata in appearance) have long been carried on in the town.
    • It was fun reading the AP report on one of my favorite gaucho things, alpargatas.
    • He modeled his product after the alpargata but used brighter colors and different materials.
    • The men of Otavalo wear three-quarter length white trousers, white alpargata shoes beneath them, flowing dark ponchos, and hats of differing sizes and colours.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Spanish.

 
 

Definition of alpargata in US English:

alpargata

nounˌalpərˈɡädə
  • A light canvas shoe with a plaited fiber sole; an espadrille.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He modeled his product after the alpargata but used brighter colors and different materials.
    • The men of Otavalo wear three-quarter length white trousers, white alpargata shoes beneath them, flowing dark ponchos, and hats of differing sizes and colours.
    • Once Brad Pitt is seen in alpargatas, all Argentines are going to put them on.
    • Carpet-weaving and manufacture of givehs (canvas covered shoes like the Spanish alpargata in appearance) have long been carried on in the town.
    • It was fun reading the AP report on one of my favorite gaucho things, alpargatas.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Spanish.

 
 
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