Word · Frequency #19236
attire
/əˈtaɪɝː/
verb
穿着；打扮
to clothe or adorn; to dress in special clothes to look attractive
- 1.
To clothe or adorn.
给...穿衣；装饰
- 2.
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
打扮
给...穿衣；装饰；打扮；使穿衣
In use
She always attires herself in elegant dresses for formal events.
The guests were attired in colorful costumes for the carnival.
The bride is attiring herself in the dressing room with the help of her bridesmaids.
attire oneself in sth
She attired herself in a stunning gown for the gala.
她为晚会穿上一件华丽的礼服。
be attired in sth
被动形式描述穿着状态。
The guests were attired in formal suits and dresses.
客人们穿着正式的西装和裙子。
attire sb in sth
Connections
Collocations
- be attired in
- 穿着；身着
- The bridesmaids were attired in pale blue dresses.伴娘们穿着淡蓝色连衣裙。
- elegantly attired
- 衣着优雅
- She was elegantly attired for the gala.她为晚会穿着优雅。
- formally attired
- 穿着正式
- Guests are formally attired for the ceremony.来宾们为典礼穿着正式。
- attire oneself in
- 使穿上；给自己穿
- He attired himself in his best uniform.他穿上自己最好的制服。
- attired for the occasion
- 为场合穿戴整齐
- The staff were attired for the occasion in traditional costumes.工作人员为这一场合穿着传统服装。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
音似 a tire，想象给轮胎穿上外套，即为‘穿衣打扮’。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：正式场合、文学描写 该动词为正式用语，多用于书面或文学语境，表示“给…穿衣”或“打扮”，日常口语中较少使用；常见于被动结构 be attired in + 衣物。
Grammar Note
较正式，常后接反身代词或用于被动结构
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all rhyme with attire and share the /aɪər/ ending sound. Words like atlas, attitude, and attention begin with 'att' but are not rhyming lookalikes—they sound different.
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