full-length

/ˌfʊlˈleŋθ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfʊlˈleŋθ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfu̇l-ˌleŋ(k)th How to pronounce full-length (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˌfʊl ˈleŋkθ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfʊl ˈleŋkθ/ (ame, ipa)

full-length — adjective

1. extending down to the floor, especially when describing a mirror, curtain, or lo

1.形容詞B2
釋義

extending down to the floor, especially when describing a mirror, curtain, or long piece of clothing.

例句

Marco checked his tie in the full-length mirror near the lift.

full-length mirror

Tanvi pulled the full-length curtains closed before the afternoon sun got in.

full-length curtains

同義詞
  • floor-length

    the closest equivalent, especially for clothing and curtains

  • full-body

    used mainly for mirrors or photos that show the whole person

反義詞
  • cropped

    describes clothing or curtains made shorter

  • short

    general opposite when something does not reach low enough

文法句型

full-length + mirror/curtain/gown

用法筆記

Most often used for mirrors, curtains, dresses, coats, and similar items whose length is measured against the whole body or the floor. When the point is simply that something is not shortened, sense 2 is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌We bought a full-length table for the dining room.
✅We bought a full-size table for the dining room.
💡'full-length' is mainly used when height or body length matters, such as with mirrors, curtains, or clothing.

2. having the normal complete length for its type, rather than being cropped, cut d

2.形容詞B2
釋義

having the normal complete length for its type, rather than being cropped, cut down, or shown in a short version.

例句

Kwame changed into full-length trousers before the formal dinner.

full-length trousers

The jacket comes with full-length sleeves for colder weather.

full-length sleeves

同義詞
  • full-size

    used for the standard complete version of something

  • uncut

    used when nothing has been removed from a film or text

反義詞
  • cropped

    used for clothing or images made shorter

  • abridged

    used for books, films, or other shortened versions

文法句型

full-length + trousers/sleeves/version

用法筆記

This sense contrasts with shortened forms such as cropped trousers, short sleeves, clips, trailers, or brief practice versions. Use sense 1 when something specifically reaches the floor.

常見錯誤

❌She chose a full-length wedding dress that brushed the floor.
✅She chose a floor-length wedding dress that brushed the floor.
💡if the important detail is that the hem reaches the floor, 'floor-length' is the clearer word.

full-length — adverb