shorty
shorty — 形容詞
- shortypositive
- shortiercomparative
- shortiestsuperlative
1. describing a garment whose length has been cut shorter than the standard version
短版的
比一般款式更短的衣服
describing a garment whose length has been cut shorter than the standard version — for example, a dress that reaches above the knee or a jacket that stops at the waist.
Elena bought a shorty dress from the summer sale rack for the party.
Elena 在夏季折扣區買了一件短版洋裝去參加派對。
shorty + dress (clothing noun)
Théo wore his new shorty jacket on the cool morning bike ride to school.
Théo 在涼爽的早晨騎腳踏車上學時，穿著他的新短版外套。
Nellie prefers shorty tops because they feel much cooler in the hot summer weather.
Nellie 比較喜歡短版上衣，因為在炎熱的夏天穿起來涼爽多了。
shorty + top / shorty + jacket (variety of clothing items)
The store sells shorty jeans that stop just above the ankle bone.
這家店賣的短版牛仔褲褲管剛好到腳踝上方。
- shorty dress
- shorty jacket
- shorty top
- shorty jeans
- shorty pants
- full-length
describes clothing that reaches the typical length
文法句型
shorty + noun (clothing item)
用法筆記
Attributive only — always placed before the noun it describes. Do not use predicatively (❌ 'This dress is shorty').
常見錯誤
shorty — 名詞
- shortysingular
- shortiesplural
1. an informal and often affectionate term for someone whose height is noticeably l
矮子
對身材矮小者的非正式稱呼
an informal and often affectionate term for someone whose height is noticeably less than most people's — used as a nickname or a casual way of addressing a person.
Walid's family calls him shorty as a joke because he is smaller than his cousins.
Walid 的家人開玩笑叫他矮子，因為他個子比表兄弟們都小。
call + someone + shorty (nickname pattern)
Apinya smiled when the child next to her on the bus said, "Hey shorty!"
Apinya 在公車上聽到旁邊的小孩對她喊「嘿，矮子！」時笑了笑。
shorty as a form of address (hey shorty!)
David calls his younger brother shorty, but only when they are kidding around together.
David 只有在跟弟弟鬧著玩的時候，才會叫他矮子。
The team's shortest player laughed when fans shouted shorty from the stands.
隊上最矮的球員聽到觀眾席有人喊他矮子，忍不住笑了出來。
- little shorty
- called shorty
- hey shorty
- little one
warmer and more affectionate, often used with children
- vertically challenged
humorous euphemism, not an everyday term
- giant
informal term for a very tall person, used in the same affectionate way
文法句型
call + someone + shorty
shorty as a form of address
用法筆記
Can be affectionate or teasing depending on tone. Usually acceptable among friends but may be considered rude when used by strangers.
常見錯誤
2. an informal slang word for a young woman who is considered attractive — often us
辣妹
對迷人年輕女性的俚語
an informal slang word for a young woman who is considered attractive — often used by men in casual conversation or in hip-hop lyrics. Can be seen as disrespectful depending on the context and tone.
Sayaka heard someone at the bar yell "Hey shorty" at every woman who walked in.
Sayaka 聽到酒吧裡有人對著每個進門的女性大喊「嘿，辣妹」。
shorty as a form of address in a public setting
Matthew's older brother uses the word shorty to talk about girls he finds attractive.
Matthew 的哥哥用「辣妹」這個詞來稱呼他覺得有吸引力的女生。
Kofi told his friend that the shorty behind the counter had a very warm smile.
Kofi 跟朋友說櫃檯後面那個辣妹的笑容很溫暖。
Rachel hates it when strangers call her shorty on the street because it feels rude.
Rachel 很討厭在街上被陌生人叫辣妹，因為感覺很不禮貌。
highlights the potentially offensive nature of the term
- fine shorty
- hey shorty
- my shorty
文法句型
shorty as a noun referring to a woman
shorty as a form of address
用法筆記
Originating in African American Vernacular English and hip-hop culture, this sense is deeply informal. Many women find the term disrespectful when used by strangers. Use is strongly discouraged in formal or mixed settings.
常見錯誤
3. any garment — such as a cropped top, a pair of shorts, or a mini skirt — that is
短版款
比標準長度短的衣物
any garment — such as a cropped top, a pair of shorts, or a mini skirt — that is made with a shorter length than the standard version.
Sivan threw a few shorties into her travel bag for the weekend beach trip.
Sivan 往旅行袋裡塞了幾件短版衣物，準備去海邊度週末。
plural form: shorties (general category of short clothing)
Kabir found a denim shorty in the laundry and wore it to the afternoon game.
Kabir 在洗衣籃裡找到一件短版牛仔褲，穿上去參加下午的比賽。
The shop has a whole section marked summer shorties with mini skirts and crop tops.
這家店設有夏季短版專區，陳列著迷你裙和短版上衣。
Elena grabbed a cotton shorty from her drawer and changed before the beach party.
Elena 從抽屜裡拿出一件棉質短版上衣換上，再去海灘派對。
- summer shorties
- wear shorties
- denim shorty
- maxi
describes long clothing such as maxi dresses or skirts
文法句型
shorty as a countable noun for clothing
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (shorties) to refer to a collection or category of such items. Singular (a shorty) refers to one specific garment. Not used for formal attire.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- nickname
- form of address
常用片語
- hey shorty
- my shorty
- call someone shorty