sharkskin

sharkskin — noun

1. a manufactured textile with a sleek, softly gleaming surface, typically made of

1.名詞C1
釋義

a manufactured textile with a sleek, softly gleaming surface, typically made of synthetic fibres and mainly used for suits, skirts, and other tailored garments

例句

Ingrid chose a fitted dress of ivory sharkskin with a subtle shine for her ceremony.

collocation: sharkskin dress / sharkskin suit

For his new jacket, Hao chose sharkskin because the fabric holds its shape well.

property: holds shape well

同義詞
  • gabardine

    a tightly woven, hard-wearing suiting fabric that lacks the subtle sheen typical of sharkskin.

  • suiting

    a broader category of fabric for tailored clothing; sharkskin is one type within it.

用法筆記

Uncountable noun that names the material itself, not individual garments — use 'sharkskin' without an article when speaking of it generally. Frequently encountered in fashion, tailoring, and textile contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The tailor recommended a sharkskin for the suit.
✅The tailor recommended sharkskin for the suit.
💡sharkskin is uncountable and does not take 'a' when referring to the material in general.
❌My jacket is made of real sharkskin.
✅My jacket is made of sharkskin fabric.
💡without context, 'real sharkskin' could be mistaken for actual shark hide, which is a different material.