| 单词 | suit |
| 释义 | suit n. & v. --n 1. a a set of outer clothes of matching material for men, consisting usu. of a jacket, trousers, and sometimes a waistcoat. b a similar set of clothes for women usu. having a skirt instead of trousers. c (esp. in comb.) a set of clothes for a special occasion, occupation, etc. (play-suit; swimsuit). 2. a any of the four sets (spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs) into which a pack of cards is divided. b a player's holding in a suit (his strong suit was clubs). c Bridge one of the suits as proposed trumps in bidding, frequently as opposed to no trumps. 3. (in full suit at law) a lawsuit (criminal suit). 4. a a petition esp. to a person in authority. b the process of courting a woman (paid suit to her). 5. (usu. foll. by of) a set of sails, armour, etc. --v 1. tr. go well with (a person's figure, features, character, etc.); become. 2. tr. (also absol.) meet the demands or requirements of; satisfy; agree with (does not suit all tastes; that date will suit). 3. tr. make fitting or appropriate; accommodate; adapt (suited his style to his audience). 4. tr. (as suited adj.) appropriate; well-fitted (not suited to be an engineer). 5. intr. (usu. foll. by with) go well with the appearance etc. of a person (red hair suits with her complexion). Phrases and idioms suit the action to the word carry out a promise or threat at once. suit oneself 1. do as one chooses. 2. find something that satisfies one. Etymology: ME f. AF siute, OF si(e)ute f. fem. past part. of Rmc sequere (unrecorded) follow: see SUE |
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