deb
deb — noun
- debsingular
- debsplural
1. a young woman from a wealthy or upper-class family who makes her first formal ap
a young woman from a wealthy or upper-class family who makes her first formal appearance in society, usually at a ball or party; an informal shortening of 'debutante'.
Mizuki was the most talked-about deb at the Vienna charity ball that winter.
collocation: talked-about deb
Lady Emma practised her curtsy for weeks before her first deb ball.
collocation: deb ball
The society magazine printed photographs of every deb in a white silk gown.
Adina's parents hosted a garden party to mark the start of her deb season.
Sumin felt her heart race as she stepped into the ballroom as a new deb.
用法筆記
Almost entirely tied to the British upper-class social calendar. The full form 'debutante' is used in formal invitations and official reporting; 'deb' appears in society columns and casual conversation. The tradition is now rare outside charity or ceremonial events.
常見錯誤
deb — abbreviation
1. a loan document issued by a company, backed only by the company's promise to rep
a loan document issued by a company, backed only by the company's promise to repay rather than by specific property; short for 'debenture'.
Tunde bought a five-year deb issued by the national railway company.
collocation: five-year deb
The accountant told Darius that a deb carries more risk than a secured bond.
João checked the interest rate on his company's deb before signing the contract.
When the textile factory folded, Hadiza was glad she held a deb — she got paid before ordinary shareholders did.
Faisal's firm raised two million pounds by selling debs on the open market.
用法筆記
Used only in financial contexts and almost exclusively in writing — company reports, investment listings, and legal documents. The full form 'debenture' is preferred in formal prose and when speaking aloud.