hard-wearing

/ˌhɑːd ˈweərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhɑːrd ˈwerɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

hard-wearing — adjective

1. A hard-wearing material or piece of clothing stays in good condition for a long

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A hard-wearing material or piece of clothing stays in good condition for a long time and does not get holes, tears, or marks easily, even after being used and washed many times.

例句

Amara chose hard-wearing jeans for her hiking trip through the Andes mountains.

attributive use before a noun

The school uniforms are made from a hard-wearing cotton blend that survives weekly washing.

collocation: hard-wearing + type of material

同義詞
  • durable

    more general — can describe furniture, tools, or electronics, not only fabric

  • tough

    emphasises strength against physical force, often used for materials that resist tearing

  • long-lasting

    focuses on the length of service life rather than resistance to damage

反義詞
  • delicate

    easily torn, broken, or damaged

  • flimsy

    weak and likely to break or tear under normal use

常見錯誤

❌This coat is very hard-wearing, so it will break easily.
✅This coat is very hard-wearing, so it will last for years.
💡hard-wearing means strong and durable, not fragile.