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IELTS BNC: 1673 COCA: 1437

dress

1 dress /ˈdrɛs/ verb
dresses; dressed; dressing
1 dress
/ˈdrɛs/
verb
dresses; dressed; dressing
Learner's definition of DRESS
[+ object] : to put clothes on (yourself or someone else)给…穿衣
opposite undress
[no object] : to put clothes on yourself穿衣
opposite undress
[no object]
: to put on or wear a particular type or style of clothes穿某种衣服
: to put on or wear formal clothes穿正装
[+ object] : to clean, put medicine on, and cover (a wound)清洗,用药敷,包扎(伤口)
[+ object] : to prepare (food) for cooking or eating(烹调或食用前)准备;给…加调味酱
[+ object] : to decorate (something, especially a window) for display布置,装饰(尤指橱窗)
[+ object] technical : to prepare (wood, stone, leather, etc.) for use加工(木料、石料、皮革等)

dress down

[phrasal verb]
: to wear informal clothes穿着便装
see also dress-down
dress (someone) down or dress down (someone) : to speak angrily to (someone) for doing something wrong(狠狠地)训斥
see also dressing-down

dress up

[phrasal verb]
: to put on or wear formal clothes穿着正装;穿上盛装
dress (someone) up or dress up (someone) : to put formal or fancy clothes on (someone)(给某人)穿上正装,穿上花哨的衣服
: to put on a costume装扮;化装
dress (someone) up or dress up (someone) : to put a costume on (someone)装扮,乔装打扮(某人)
dress up (something) or dress (something) up : to make (something) more attractive, impressive, or fancy布置;装饰
2 dress /ˈdrɛs/ noun
plural dresses
2 dress
/ˈdrɛs/
noun
plural dresses
Learner's definition of DRESS
[count] : a piece of clothing for a woman or a girl that has a top part that covers the upper body and a skirt that hangs down to cover the legs连衣裙
see color picture on this page; see also housedress, sundress
[noncount] : a particular type of clothing(特定的)服装
3 dress /ˈdrɛs/ adjective
3 dress
/ˈdrɛs/
adjective
Learner's definition of DRESS
always used before a noun
: suitable or required for a formal event适于正式场合的;礼服的
IELTS BNC: 1673 COCA: 1437

dress

1 of 3

verb

dressed; dressing; dresses

transitive verb

1
a
: to make or set straight
b
: to arrange (troops, equipment, etc.) in a straight line and at proper intervals
2
: to prepare for use or service
specifically : to prepare for cooking or for the table
dress a salad
3
: to add decorative details or accessories to : embellish
4
a
: to put clothes on
dress a child
b
: to provide with clothing
feed and dress a growing family
5
archaic : dress down
6
a
: to apply dressings or medicaments to
dress a wound
b(1)
: to arrange (the hair) by combing, brushing, or curling
(2)
: to groom and curry (an animal)
c
: to kill and prepare for market or for consumption
often used with out
d
: cultivate, tend
especially : to apply manure or fertilizer to
dress a field
e
: to put through a finishing process
especially : to trim and smooth the surface of (a material, such as lumber or stone)

intransitive verb

1
a
: to put on clothing
b
: to put on or wear formal, elaborate, or fancy clothes
dress for dinner
2
of a food animal : to weigh after being dressed
often used with out
3
: to align oneself with the next soldier in a line to make the line straight

dress

2 of 3

noun

1
2
: an outer garment (as for a woman or girl) usually consisting of a one-piece bodice and skirt
3
: covering, adornment, or appearance appropriate or peculiar to a particular time
4
: a particular form of presentation : guise

dress

3 of 3

adjective

1
: suitable for a formal occasion
dress clothes
dress shoes
2
: requiring or permitting formal dress
a dress affair
3
: relating to or used for a dress
dress material
Phrases
dress ship
: to ornament a ship for a celebration by hoisting national ensigns at the mastheads and running a line of signal flags and pennants from bow to stern

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Adjective

Example Sentences

Verb They dressed themselves in a hurry. He dressed the child in a snowsuit. She showered, dressed, and ate breakfast. She dressed warmly for skiing. She is dressing for the opera. They always dress for dinner. The nurse dressed the cut on my knee. Noun She wore dresses only on special occasions. She wore a short black dress to the party. Her wedding dress was decorated with lace. The guests were clothed in traditional Indian dress. It is wise to wear conservative dress to an interview. Adjective I wore dress pants and a nice sweater. the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
McGrew loves to dress herself (and her kids) up for Halloween. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Toughen up the look in a lug-sole boot, or dress it up with a flirty cocktail shoe. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 Keep them washed and dried but wait to dress them until just before serving. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 He has been known to dress him in a tuxedo and sunglasses, and sometimes even a hat. Cathy Free, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 These days — no longer able to bathe or dress himself, and speaking with frequent pauses between sentences to sneak in a breath — Begay laments his decision to work in the mines. Eli Cahan, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Take advantage of this expansive effect by leaving windows bare, or dress them with draperies that match the color of the walls to create a seamless look. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Keep it simple with a loaf of bread and a 1st place medal, or dress it up with a red, white, and blue '80s-style sweatband and socks set. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 Like other Minimalists, the Bechers conspicuously made humble art that didn’t dress itself up as art. Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022
Noun
For her red-carpet hosting gig, Laverne Cox wore a dress from Olivier Rousteing's fall 2022 couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier. Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 The dress, with its fluttery streams of fabric, boosted her mood. Laura Neilson, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The Inventing Anna actor wore a dramatic Jean Paul Gaultier mini dress on the 2022 Emmys red carpet, complete with exaggerated hip padding and swirling boob cones—a silhouette associated both with the French design house and Madonna. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2022 Zendaya wore a black fitted, sleeveless midi dress, featuring a scoop neckline and high leg slit, per photos published by the Daily Mail. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 8 Sep. 2022 The former first lady, her lips pursed, is seated on a sofa in the Red Room in a strapless, light blue dress. Darlene Superville, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 She’s dressed in a body-hugging fire engine-red dress — the kind that would provoke a side eye of both judgment and reluctant approval from Barbara Howard, an enthusiast of cardigans and sensible shoes — for a subsequent photo shoot. Yvonne Villarrealstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The singer's navy blue gown was a gorgeous rumpled, off-the-shoulder dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2022 Take for example the album cover for her latest album, Corazon y Cabeza, which features Bagwell donning a stunning red dress from Akira. Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022
Adjective
That's the case even if the job does not require dress clothes. Daniel B. Kline, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2017 Dress code controversies are nothing new, especially in the era of social media. Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 29 Aug. 2017 Factor in alterations: Dress alterations can be costly, so talk to your salon about their policy in advance. Emily Valla, idahostatesman, 21 July 2017 Dress-code-busting aside, these are some excellent, just-DGAF-enough outfits. Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 13 July 2017 Dress code double standards not only can make summer unbearable but also serve to police people's gender expression. Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 23 June 2017 Dress Meets Body collection, which is set in a large funnel-like space with a video of Merce Cunningham’s dancers performing in the clothing by viewers’ feet. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 1 May 2017 Dress rehearsals are over and the Sky open their season Sunday on the road against the second-ranked Minnesota Lynx. Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 12 May 2017 Dress blues and elegant gowns were the order of the day, at the Windsor High School annual Air Force Junior ROTC Ball, on April 22. Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 5 May 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French drescer, dresser to direct, put right, from Vulgar Latin *directiare, from Latin directus direct, past participle of dirigere to direct, from dis- + regere to lead straight — more at right

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dress was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 1673 COCA: 1437
dress

noun¹

1piece of clothing衣服ADJECTIVE | VERB + DRESS | DRESS + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEbeautiful, elegant, gorgeous漂亮的/優雅的/華麗的衣服plain, simple樸素的衣服She looked elegant in a simple black dress.她穿着一條簡潔的黑裙,看起來很優雅。ankle-length, floor-length, full-length, knee-length, long長及腳踝的裙裝;及地長裙;齊膝裙;長連衣裙short短連衣裙skimpy短小暴露的連衣裙clinging, figure-hugging, skintight, tight, tight-fitting緊身連衣裙loose-fitting, shapeless寬鬆的連衣裙;無定形的連衣裙backless, halter, low-cut, off-the-shoulder, revealing, sleeveless, strapless露背/吊頸低胸/露肩/暴露的/無袖/裹胸連衣裙flowing, silky, slinky飄逸的/絲質/緊身連衣裙floral, flowered, flowery, frilly, sequinned/sequined, sparkly碎花連衣裙;褶邊連衣裙;亮片連衣裙cotton, silk, etc.棉質、絲綢等連衣裙designer, fancy (NAmE) 設計師標名裙裝;化裝舞會服ball, cocktail, evening, party, prom (NAmE) 舞會服;酒會禮服;晚禮服;宴會(禮)服;舞會(禮)服bridesmaid, bridesmaid's, wedding伴娘裝;婚紗communion女童聖餐禮服Easter復活節服裝maternity孕婦裝VERB + DRESSunzip, zip, zip up拉開連衣裙拉鏈;拉上連衣裙拉鏈hitch up, lift, pull up拉起連衣裙;提起連衣裙She hitched up her long dress so it wouldn't drag in the mud.她拉起長裙以免拖在爛泥裏。pull down放下連衣裙smooth, straighten把連衣裙弄平She sat down and smoothed her dress over her legs.她坐下來,把腿上的裙子抻平。go with, match與衣服很搭The hat went with her new dress wonderfully.這頂帽子與她的新連衣裙非常相配。rip, ruin, tear撕開/毀掉/撕破衣服DRESS + NOUNshop連衣裙店designer連衣裙設計師size連衣裙尺寸PREPOSITIONin a/the dress穿着連衣裙She appeared in a slinky satin dress.她穿着修身緞紋連衣裙出場。 topic at clothes
dress

noun²

2clothes for either men or women服裝ADJECTIVE | DRESS + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEceremonial, formal禮服;正裝casual, informal休閒服;便裝evening晚禮服modern現代服裝period具有時代特色的服裝national, traditional民族/傳統服裝He was wearing traditional Scottish dress.他穿着傳統的蘇格蘭裙。fancy (= clothes that make you appear to be a different character) (BrE) 化裝舞會服the costumes worn at the fancy-dress ball在化裝舞會上穿的服裝a fancy-dress shop化裝服裝店battle, military作戰服;軍裝civilian便服DRESS + NOUNcode着裝規定The club has a strict dress code.俱樂部有嚴格的着裝要求。sense衣着品位He has poor dress sense.他的穿着品位很差。coat, pants, shirt, shoes, suit燕尾服;正裝長褲;禮服襯衫;禮服鞋;夜禮服uniform軍禮服in full dress uniform穿着全套軍禮服PREPOSITIONin... dress穿着⋯a performance of 'Hamlet' in modern dress穿現代服裝演出的《哈姆雷特》
dress

verb¹

1put on clothes穿上衣服ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBhurriedly, quickly匆忙穿衣;迅速穿衣slowly慢慢地穿衣carefully小心地穿衣PREPOSITIONin穿着He dressed carefully in the brown suit he had been married in.他認真地穿上了他結婚時穿的那套棕色西服。PHRASESbe fully dressed穿着全套衣服She lay down on her bed, fully dressed.她和衣躺到牀上。get dressed穿好衣服She got dressed quickly.她迅速穿好了衣服。
dress

verb²

2wear clothes穿着衣服ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBbeautifully, elegantly, fashionably, immaculately, impeccably, nattily (old-fashioned) , neatly, nicely, smartly, stylishly, well穿着漂亮;着裝雅致;穿着時尚;着裝整潔;着裝得體;着裝時髦;着裝莊重Susan always dresses very elegantly.蘇珊總是穿得很雅致。She was determined to be the best dressed woman at the wedding.她決心要做婚禮上着裝最漂亮的女士。badly, poorly, shabbily着裝不好;着裝不得體;衣衫襤褸appropriately, suitably着裝合適inappropriately着裝不合適decently, modestly, properly穿着體面;穿着得體conservatively, plainly, simply, soberly衣着保守;着裝樸素;穿着簡樸professionally (especially NAmE) 着職業裝She was dressed professionally in a business suit.她穿着職業套裝。formally穿着正式casually着裝休閒expensively穿着華貴flamboyantly, ostentatiously, richly着裝招搖;穿着奢華;衣着華麗provocatively, scantily穿着很挑逗;衣着暴露warmly穿着溫暖alike, identically, similarly衣着類似;着裝完全相同The twins were dressed identically.這對雙胞胎的穿着一模一樣。differently穿着不同She began to act and dress differently.她的行為和着裝都開始變樣了。PREPOSITIONas打扮成The waiters were dressed as clowns.服務員都打扮成小丑的樣子。for為⋯的穿着I have to dress smartly for work.我上班必須着裝整潔利落。in穿着⋯的衣服The women were all dressed in blue skirts and white blouses.女士全都穿着藍裙白襯衫。like穿得像⋯Why does she always dress like a boy?為何她總穿得像個男孩似的?PHRASESdress to the nines, dress up to the nines (BrE) 穿着考究華麗She always dresses (up) to the nines.她的穿着始終很考究。

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