tailcoat
UK/ˈteɪlkəʊt/US/ˈteɪlkoʊt/
释义
n.
燕尾服
词源
概述
该词是英语中的复合词，由两个简单名词“tail”（尾巴）和“coat”（外套）直接拼接而成，生动地描述了这种礼服后摆长如燕尾的独特设计。其词义演变逻辑清晰，直接从字面“有尾外套”转化为专指“燕尾服”这一特定服装类型。
例句
“He looked exceptionally elegant in his black tailcoat at the gala.”
他在晚会上穿着黑色燕尾服，显得格外优雅。
“The orchestra members were required to wear a tailcoat for the performance.”
乐团成员被要求穿着燕尾服进行演出。
“A traditional tailcoat features a sharply cut front and long, divided back skirts.”
传统的燕尾服特点是前襟短而锐利，后摆长且分片。