单词 | style |
释义 | style —style /staɪl/ noun (WAY) B1 [C or U] a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period: » Jones favours a dynamic, hands-on style of management.» His office is very utilitarian in style, with no decoration.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving thingsbe your style INFORMALF0 to be the type of thing that you would do: » He wouldn't try to mislead you - it's not his style.Thesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significanceThesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsWord Builder:–Nouns: style–Adjectives: stylish–Verbs: style–Adverbs: stylishly• • • Extra Examples:» a flamboyant style of choreography» a conversational style of writing» Most of her films have a documentary style.» This painting perfectly exemplifies the naturalistic style that was so popular at the time.» Paul has a hands-off style of management.noun [C or U] (FASHION) ► B1 fashion, especially in clothing: » a style consultant» I read the fashion pages in the newspapers to keep up with the latest styles.» The classic black dress is always in style.Thesaurus+: ↑Fashion , ↑Modern and fashionable , ↑Modern and fashionable• • • Extra Examples:» He has plenty of money but no style.» So how did a diminutive Australian soap star get to be this great icon of style and beauty?» He reads all the latest style magazines.» I like her style.» Black is always in style.noun [C] (DESIGN) ► B1 a particular shape or design, especially of a person's hair, clothes, or a piece of furniture: » a formal style of hat» Her hair was cut in a really nice style.→ SEE ALSO HAIRSTYLE(Cf. ↑hairstyle)Thesaurus+: ↑Categories and varieties , ↑Species and genders• • • Extra Examples:» a plain style of architecture» Prince Charles condemned the assertively modernist style of architecture.» Their house was decorated in a style that was not to my taste.» The school uniform is quasi-military in style.» She had her hair cut in a boyish style.noun [C] SPECIALIZED (FLOWER PART) ► F0 the middle part of the carpel (= female part) of a flower, connecting the ovary to the stigmaThesaurus+: ↑Parts of plantsnoun [U] APPROVING (HIGH QUALITY) ► B2 high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour: » That car's got real style, which is no surprise considering how much it cost.» When she decides to do something, she always does it in/with great style.Thesaurus+: ↑Attractive , ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Smart and elegantThesaurus+: ↑Quality and standardverb [T] (DESIGN) ↑Verb Endings for style ► F0 to shape or design something such as a person's hair or an object like a piece of clothing or furniture, especially so that it looks attractive: » You've had your hair styled - it really suits you.» This range of jackets is styled to look good whatever the occasion.Thesaurus+: ↑Patterns and shapesThesaurus+: ↑Inventing, designing and innovation , ↑Creating and producingWord Builder:–Nouns: style–Adjectives: stylish–Verbs: style–Adverbs: stylishly• • • Extra Examples:» I think they could style her hair in a more flattering way.» Her hair was styled to look like a 50s movie star.verb [T] (TITLE) ↑Verb Endings for style ► F0 to give a title to a person or group: » [+ noun] She styles herself 'Doctor' but she doesn't have a degree.→ SEE ALSO SELF-STYLED(Cf. ↑self-styled)Thesaurus+: ↑Names and titles |
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