| 单词 | ascot |
| 释义 | ascot (once / 6860 pages) n An ascot is a wide necktie that resembles a small scarf. If you aren't a British earl or Austin Powers, wearing an ascot could be considered a fashion risk. An ascot is an old-fashioned version of a tie, usually made of narrow silk that gets much wider at the ends and is pinned or tacked at the neck. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, ascots were often worn with morning suits, and today groomsmen in weddings sometimes wear ascots. The word comes from the name of an English village, Ascot, known for meetings requiring formal dress. WORD FAMILYascot: ascots USAGE EXAMPLESThe training could range from learning complex chocolate and sugar craft or performing duties for the Queen's guests at Windsor Castle during Royal Ascot week. BBC(Nov 28, 2016) Last month, it sold its Lloyd's of London platform, Ascot, to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in a deal valued at about $1.1 billion. Reuters(Oct 18, 2016) Now the mare is preparing to run in the Champion Sprint at Ascot on Saturday during the richest day in British horse racing, Champions Day. BBC(Oct 14, 2016) n a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin Hyper cravat neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front |
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