maxi
/ˈmæk.si dres/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈæksi] /ˈmæk.si dres/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmæksi/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈæksi] /ˈmæksi/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈæksi] /ˈmak-sē/ (ame, mw)
maxi — adjective
- maxipositive
- more maxicomparative
- most maxisuperlative
1. describing clothing made in a very long style, with the bottom near the ankles o
describing clothing made in a very long style, with the bottom near the ankles or feet.
Yasmin chose a maxi dress for the beach wedding in Taitung.
maxi + dress
The shop window displayed a cream maxi skirt beside bright sandals.
maxi + skirt
Because the evening turned cool, Salma wore a maxi coat over her suit.
A silky maxi skirt brushed Lea's ankles as she crossed the hotel lobby.
- ankle-length
neutral descriptive term that can be used outside fashion writing
- full-length
broader term for something extending to the full body length or floor
文法句型
maxi + dress/skirt/coat
用法筆記
Used almost only before a clothing noun such as dress, skirt, or coat. Distinguish it from the prefix use of maxi meaning 'very large', which is a different lemma from this clothing sense.
常見錯誤
maxi — noun
1. a dress, skirt, or coat in a long style that falls to the ankles.
a dress, skirt, or coat in a long style that falls to the ankles.
Indra packed two maxis for the cruise because dinners were formal.
pack two maxis
The boutique sells linen maxis in soft colors for summer parties.
linen maxis
At the rehearsal, Iris swapped her jeans for a black maxi.
Jessica borrowed a silver maxi for the awards dinner at school.
- ankle-length dress
specific when the garment is clearly a dress
- long skirt
specific when the item is a skirt rather than another garment
文法句型
wear + a maxi
buy + a maxi
a maxi in + color/fabric
用法筆記
Usually a shortened fashion word for a long dress, skirt, or coat, so the exact garment type is often understood from the shop, event, or outfit being discussed.