What does costume mean?

clothes worn to look like a particular character or creature clothing typical of a particular country, culture, or historical period

How is costume pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒstjuːm/, US /ˈkɑːstuːm/.

/ˈkɒstjuːm/ · /ˈkɑːstuːm/

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戏服；装扮服装

n. clothes worn to look like a particular character or creature

戏服；装扮服装

n. clothing typical of a particular country, culture, or historical period

民族服装；时代服饰

Lena wore a butterfly costume in the school play.

莉娜在学校话剧里穿了一套蝴蝶戏服。

Traditional costume can express cultural identity and help younger generations understand the history of their communities.

传统服饰能够表达文化认同，并帮助年轻一代理解自己社区的历史。

指特定角色或文化的服装，不泛指日常衣服。

What does costume mean?: clothes worn to look like a particular character or creature clothing typical of a particular country, culture, or historical period
How is costume pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒstjuːm/, US /ˈkɑːstuːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.