livery

'livәri

Collins 1

n. uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
n. the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay

n. 制服, 侍从
a. 象肝的, 有肝病症状的

Collins 星级

12,418

BNC 频率

22,338

使用频率

livery 源于古法语 livrée，意为“给予的”。可以拆分为 live（生活）和 ery（表示状态或性质），联想为“生活的状态”，与衣服的提供有关。

例句

1. The horse was dressed in a bright livery for the parade.

那匹马在游行中穿着鲜艳的马具。

2. The taxi company has a distinctive livery that makes it easy to recognize.

这家出租车公司有一个独特的标志，使其易于辨认。

3. The royal family’s livery is often seen during public events.

皇室的礼服在公众活动中经常可以看到。