accoutrements

IPA/əˈkuːtrəmənts/
KK[əkˈutɚmənts]IPA/əˈkuːtrəmənts/

accoutrements — noun

1. the complete set of items, tools, and clothing that a person requires to do a ce

1.名詞C1
釋義

the complete set of items, tools, and clothing that a person requires to do a certain job, enjoy a hobby, or live in a certain way

例句

Nina packed her camping accoutrements — the tent, stove, and sleeping bags — into the car.

used as plural noun with 'all'

The kitchen shelves held the accoutrements of a serious cook: pots, knives, and wooden spoons.

pattern: the accoutrements of [activity]

同義詞
  • equipment

    more general and the most common word; less formal

  • gear

    more informal; often used for sports or outdoor activities

  • kit

    a collection of items for a specific purpose, often kept in a bag or box

  • apparatus

    more technical or scientific; suggests complex instruments

文法句型

the accoutrements of [activity]

用法筆記

Always used in the plural form in modern English. The singular 'accoutrement' exists but is extremely rare. Frequently followed by the preposition 'of' to specify the activity or lifestyle: 'the accoutrements of climbing.'

常見錯誤

❌He forgot one important accoutrement at home.
✅He forgot one important piece of equipment at home.
💡Accoutrements is almost never used in the singular; use 'piece of equipment' instead.
❌She bought new accountrements for the trip.
✅She bought new accoutrements for the trip.
💡The correct spelling is 'accoutrements' (British) or 'accouterments' (American); note the 'ou' or 'o' in the middle.

2. small items of clothing or personal objects that you wear or carry to add style

2.名詞C1
釋義

small items of clothing or personal objects that you wear or carry to add style or function, separate from your main outfit

例句

Wei-Lin wore a simple black dress with silver earrings and a bracelet as her accoutrements.

used for fashion accessories

The businessman carried the usual accoutrements of his job: a briefcase and a gold watch.

同義詞
  • accessories

    more common and less formal; the everyday word for extra items of dress

  • trappings

    often implies decoration showing status; slightly literary

  • ornaments

    focuses on decorative rather than functional items

文法句型

the accoutrements of [outfit/profession]

常見錯誤

❌I bought a new accoutrement for my bag.
✅I bought a new accessory for my bag.
💡For a single item, use 'accessory'; 'accoutrements' is always plural and refers to a collection.