dressmaker
/ˈdresmeɪkə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [drˈɛsmˌekɚ] /ˈdresmeɪkər/ (ame, ipa) · [drˈɛsmˌekɚ] /ˈdres-ˌmā-kər/ (ame, mw)
dressmaker — noun
- dressmakersingular
- dressmakersplural
1. a person whose job is to make clothing for women — for example, dresses, skirts,
a person whose job is to make clothing for women — for example, dresses, skirts, blouses, suits, and formal gowns — usually working directly with individual customers rather than in a factory
Sana went to a dressmaker to have her wedding gown made from her grandmother's lace.
causative have: have [garment] made by [professional]
The dressmaker near Lien's apartment sewed a beautiful silk blouse for her office party.
Greta asked the dressmaker to shorten her blue linen skirt by three inches.
After thirty years, the dressmaker could fit a dress without ever using a paper pattern.
Rania's mother worked as a dressmaker for a boutique selling evening gowns and silk jackets.
- seamstress
emphasises sewing skill; may refer to someone who sews generally rather than constructing full garments from scratch
- tailor
specialises in fitted outerwear and suits; traditionally works with men's garments and uses different construction techniques
- fashion designer
creates original garment designs and patterns; may or may not do the sewing personally
用法筆記
Often used in compounds with a possessive noun: dressmaker's dummy, dressmaker's shears, dressmaker's pattern. The term is distinct from tailor (who makes men's suits and outerwear) and seamstress (who may focus on sewing rather than full garment construction).
常見錯誤
dressmaker — adjective
- dressmakerpositive
- more dressmakercomparative
- most dressmakersuperlative
1. describes a style of women's clothing that has soft, curved shapes and fine orna
describes a style of women's clothing that has soft, curved shapes and fine ornamental details such as lace, beadwork, small pleats, or embroidery, as opposed to a simple or straight-cut design
Haruto bought his mother a dressmaker jacket with rounded lapels and hand-stitched flowers.
dressmaker [garment] — describes a style with soft, curved lines and decorative detailing
The dressmaker details on Chidi's evening coat — curved seams and tiny silk flowers — looked elegant.
Rania chose a dressmaker-style dress with a soft rounded neckline and delicate beadwork.
Gabriel admired the dressmaker collar on the blouse, with its tiny pleats and lace trim.
- feminine
describes the overall look and feel rather than specific construction features
- decorative
emphasises the ornamental aspect; less specific to garment shape and fit
文法句型
dressmaker + [noun] — used before the noun it describes