costume
costume — 名詞
1. garments that are traditionally associated with a specific nation, historical er
傳統服飾
特定國家、時期或階級的典型衣著
garments that are traditionally associated with a specific nation, historical era, or social rank
At the festival, Aoi wore a colourful costume from her grandmother's village in Japan.
在節慶上，Aoi 穿了一件來自祖母日本村莊的彩色傳統服飾。
traditional costume + country name for cultural dress
The museum displayed the elegant costumes that wealthy women wore during the 1700s.
博物館展示了18世紀富裕女性所穿的華麗傳統服飾。
historical period + social class reference
Kabir put on a thick protective costume before entering the beekeeping area.
Kabir 在進入養蜂區前，穿上了厚重的防護服。
Guests at the wedding were asked to wear traditional costumes from their home countries.
賓客受邀穿著自己國家的傳統服飾參加婚禮。
The exhibition showed how costume changed among French nobles between the 1500s and 1600s.
展覽呈現了1500年代到1600年間法國貴族服飾的變化。
文法句型
the costume(s) + of + [country/period/class]
in + [adjective] + costume
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 2 (THEATRICAL OUTFIT): this sense refers to authentic cultural, historical, or occupational clothing, not clothing made to imitate a character for entertainment.
常見錯誤
2. special clothing that actors put on for a performance, or that someone wears to
戲服；化裝服
演員或派對上穿戴的特殊裝扮服裝
special clothing that actors put on for a performance, or that someone wears to a party or celebration to look like a different person, creature, or thing
Nellie spent three weeks sewing a dragon costume for the school play.
Nellie 花了三個星期縫製一套學校話劇要用的龍戲服。
actor's costume for a performance
Yuki arrived at the Halloween party wearing a giant inflatable banana costume.
Yuki 穿著一件巨大的充氣香蕉裝參加萬聖節派對。
party costume for fun events
The costume department had fifty outfits ready for the royal wedding scene.
戲服部門已為皇家婚禮場景準備好五十套服裝。
Sofia's vampire costume won first prize at the costume contest last night.
Sofia 的吸血鬼裝扮在昨晚的服裝比賽中贏得第一名。
The theatre rents costumes to local high schools for their annual drama productions.
這家劇院將戲服出租給當地高中，供他們年度話劇演出使用。
文法句型
costume + for + [event/role]
in + [character] + costume
用法筆記
Common in compound nouns: 'costume party', 'costume designer', 'costume drama', 'costume shop'. This sense always involves clothing designed to create an illusion for performance or entertainment, not everyday cultural dress.
常見錯誤
costume — 動詞
1. to put a costume on yourself or someone else, especially for a performance, part
穿戲服；打扮
給自己或他人穿上特殊裝扮服裝
to put a costume on yourself or someone else, especially for a performance, party, or event
The parents costumed their children as pirates for the neighbourhood parade.
父母將孩子們打扮成海盜，參加社區遊行。
costume + person + as + character
Chidi costumed himself in a long velvet coat and a powdered wig for the play.
Chidi 為了這齣戲，給自己穿上了天鵝絨長外套並戴上撲粉假髮。
costume oneself in + clothing description
The cast were costumed by a well-known designer from Paris.
演員們的戲服是由一位巴黎知名設計師打造的。
Yael costumed as a French artist for the themed dinner party.
Yael 裝扮成一位法國藝術家，參加主題晚宴。
文法句型
costume + [person/oneself] + as + [character]
costume + [person/oneself] + in + [clothing items]
be costumed + in/as + [description]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive ('were costumed by') or reflexive ('costumed himself as'). In informal contexts, 'dress up as' is more common.
常見錯誤
2. to create and provide the costumes for a film, play, television show, or other p
設計戲服
為戲劇、電影等製作提供服裝
to create and provide the costumes for a film, play, television show, or other performance
Sari has costumed three major Broadway productions since graduating from art school.
Sari 從藝術學院畢業後，已為三部百老匯大型製作設計戲服。
costume + theatrical production
A famous French designer was hired to costume the film adaptation of the novel.
一位法國知名設計師受聘為這部小說改編的電影設計戲服。
Élise costumed the entire ballet with hand-painted silk robes.
Élise 為整部芭蕾舞劇設計了手繪絲綢長袍作為戲服。
Christopher hopes to costume historical dramas after finishing his studies in fashion history.
Christopher 希望在完成時尚史學業後，為歷史劇設計戲服。
文法句型
costume + [production/film/play]
costume + [performer] + in/with + [materials]
用法筆記
The subject is typically a professional designer or tailor working in theatre or film. Less formal alternatives include 'design the costumes for' or 'do the costumes for'.
costume — 形容詞
1. describing an event, performance, or gathering where people wear special costume
化裝的
需要穿戴特殊服裝的活動或表演
describing an event, performance, or gathering where people wear special costumes rather than everyday clothes
The school organised a costume ball to raise money for the library renovation.
學校舉辦了一場化裝舞會，為圖書館翻新籌款。
costume ball (formal event with costumes)
Defne's favourite television programme is a costume drama set in Victorian England.
Defne 最喜歡的電視節目是以維多利亞時代英國為背景的古裝劇。
costume drama (TV/film genre)
A costume parade marched through the main street during the carnival.
一支化裝遊行隊伍在嘉年華期間沿著主要街道前進。
Stephanie hosted a costume evening with a theme from the 1920s.
Stephanie 舉辦了一場以1920年代為主題的化裝晚會。
- fancy-dress
British English equivalent, especially for parties ('fancy-dress party')
- masquerade
more formal; specifically refers to a ball where masks are worn
文法句型
costume + [noun: ball/party/parade/drama]
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun such as 'ball', 'party', 'parade', 'drama', 'evening', or 'event'. Cannot be used predicatively: 'The party was costume' is incorrect.
常見錯誤
2. describing an accessory, piece of jewellery, or other item designed to be used w
搭配戲服的
適合搭配特定裝扮的配件或飾品
describing an accessory, piece of jewellery, or other item designed to be used with a particular costume or for a costume event
Ari found a hat that was the perfect costume accessory to go with his kimono.
Ari 找到一頂帽子，是搭配他的和服的完美服飾配件。
costume accessory for matching a costume
The shop sells costume wigs in many colours for theatre productions.
這家店出售多種顏色的戲用假髮，供劇院使用。
costume wig for theatre use
Sade bought costume jewellery that looked surprisingly real under the stage lights.
Sade 買了看起來在舞台燈光下異常逼真的人造首飾。
Chidi chose costume make-up that matched the green shade of his ogre outfit.
Chidi 選擇了與他的食人魔裝扮綠色色調相配的戲用化妝品。
- fine
'fine jewellery' is made with real precious materials
文法句型
costume + [noun: jewellery/accessory/wig/make-up]
用法筆記
Used mainly with nouns like 'jewellery', 'wig', 'accessory', 'make-up', 'shoes'. These items are typically inexpensive imitations, not valuable originals.