skinny
/ˈskɪni/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskɪni/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈski-nē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈskɪn.i/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskɪn.i/ (ame, ipa)
skinny — 形容詞
- skinnypositive
- skinniercomparative
- skinniestsuperlative
1. extremely thin, with so little flesh that the bones can be seen and the person o
削瘦的、非常瘦的
極瘦到骨頭突出的
extremely thin, with so little flesh that the bones can be seen and the person or animal does not look healthy.
After his long illness, Eli looked pale and skinny, with his collarbones clearly visible.
Eli 大病一場後臉色蒼白、身體瘦削，鎖骨清晰可見。
be + skinny describing a person's condition
A skinny stray cat with matted fur was hiding underneath the abandoned car.
一隻毛髮糾結的瘦削流浪貓躲在廢棄車子底下。
skinny + noun for an animal
Tara worried that her puppy was too skinny, so she took it to the vet.
Tara 擔心她的小狗太瘦，於是帶牠去獸醫診所。
The old photograph showed a group of skinny children standing outside a war shelter.
那張老照片裡有一群瘦削的孩子站在戰爭避難所外面。
- plump
pleasantly fat or rounded
文法句型
skinny + noun
be + skinny
用法筆記
Often carries a negative or critical tone when applied to people. 'Slim' and 'slender' are positive alternatives that suggest attractive thinness.
常見錯誤
2. sewn so that it presses snugly against the wearer's figure, with almost no loose
緊身的
貼身剪裁的衣服
sewn so that it presses snugly against the wearer's figure, with almost no loose fabric, most often describing trousers, jeans, and tops.
David wore black skinny jeans with a leather jacket and boots to the concert.
David 穿著黑色緊身牛仔褲，搭配皮外套和靴子去聽演唱會。
skinny jeans (most common collocation)
Marta tried on skinny trousers, but they felt too tight around her knees.
Marta 試穿了緊身褲，但膝蓋部分感覺太緊了。
The fashion store on the corner sells skinny suits cut very close to the body.
街角那家時裝店販售非常貼身的緊身西裝。
Lucas pulled on his favourite skinny sweater and checked his reflection in the mirror.
Lucas 套上他最喜歡的緊身毛衣，對著鏡子打量自己。
- tight
more general; can describe any fitting garment
- close-fitting
more formal term used in fashion catalogues
- slim-fit
slightly looser than skinny, common for shirts
文法句型
skinny + clothing noun
用法筆記
Common in fashion retail. 'Skinny fit' is a standard term for clothing sizes, while 'skinny' alone usually describes jeans or trousers.
常見錯誤
3. made with skimmed or low-fat milk instead of whole milk, used especially for cof
低脂的
以脫脂牛奶調製的咖啡
made with skimmed or low-fat milk instead of whole milk, used especially for coffee-shop drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos.
Hassan always orders a skinny latte when he visits the café near his office.
Hassan 去辦公室附近的咖啡店時總會點一杯低脂拿鐵。
skinny + latte (most common collocation)
The barista asked whether I wanted regular or skinny milk in my cappuccino.
咖啡師問我要普通牛奶還是低脂牛奶來做卡布奇諾。
skinny milk vs regular milk contrast
Yan switched to skinny coffee drinks after her doctor recommended cutting down on dairy fat.
醫生建議減少乳脂攝取後，Yan 改喝低脂咖啡飲品。
Quinn drinks skinny hot chocolate because it has fewer calories than the regular version.
Quinn 喝低脂熱巧克力，因為它的熱量比一般版本的少。
文法句型
skinny + coffee drink noun
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively for coffee-shop beverages. A 'skinny latte' replaces whole milk with skimmed milk. The term is rarely applied to other food items.
4. much smaller or weaker than what is needed for a particular purpose, leaving the
不足的
規模或强度不夠的
much smaller or weaker than what is needed for a particular purpose, leaving the result unsatisfactory.
The department's skinny budget meant they could only hire one temporary assistant.
該部門的預算嚴重不足，只能聘請一名臨時助理。
skinny + budget (money)
Hari argued the report was too skinny an analysis to convince the investors.
Hari 認為這份報告的分析過於薄弱，無法說服投資者。
too skinny + abstract noun
The town's emergency plan was too skinny to address basic flood safety.
該鎮的應急計劃過於薄弱，連基本的防洪安全都無法涵蓋。
Vinícius got a skinny pay rise that barely covered his higher monthly rent.
Vinícius 的加薪幅度很小，幾乎不夠支付漲價後的每月房租。
- meagre
more formal; very small in amount
- insufficient
neutral and formal; not enough
- scant
barely enough; slightly more formal
文法句型
skinny + abstract noun
用法筆記
Typically modifies abstract nouns such as 'budget', 'plan', 'argument', or 'report'. Not used for physical objects in this sense.
skinny — 名詞
1. trousers made of denim that are cut very narrow and fit tightly against the legs
緊身牛仔褲
貼身剪裁的牛仔褲
trousers made of denim that are cut very narrow and fit tightly against the legs from hip to ankle, often shortened to 'skinnies'.
Ayana wore her favourite black skinnies with a pair of brown leather ankle boots.
Ayana 穿著她最喜歡的黑色緊身牛仔褲，搭配一雙棕色皮靴。
skinnies (shortened form) + colour + accessories
The store is having a sale on skinnies in various colours this weekend.
這家店本週末正在促銷各種顏色的緊身牛仔褲。
Joon prefers skinnies over baggy jeans because they look cleaner and more professional.
Joon 偏好緊身牛仔褲勝過寬鬆款，因為看起來更乾淨俐落。
Élise washed her only pair of skinnies the night before her important job interview.
Élise 在重要工作面試的前一晚把她唯一的一條緊身牛仔褲洗乾淨。
- baggy jeans
loose-fitting denim trousers
- boot-cut jeans
jeans that flare at the ankle
文法句型
skinnies
a pair of skinnies
用法筆記
Often shortened to 'skinnies' in everyday speech and fashion retail. The full term 'skinny jeans' is more common in formal or written contexts.
常見錯誤
2. secret or interesting facts about a person, event, or situation, especially when
內幕
關於某人某事的秘密消息
secret or interesting facts about a person, event, or situation, especially when they are not yet widely known.
Have you heard the skinny on why the manager resigned so suddenly last week?
你聽說了經理上週突然辭職的內幕消息嗎？
the skinny on [topic] — question form
Linh gave me the skinny about the new project before the official company announcement.
在公司正式公告之前，Linh 就告訴了我關於新專案的內幕。
give someone the skinny about [topic]
The journalist claimed her article contained the real skinny on the celebrity's secret wedding ceremony.
那位記者聲稱她的文章掌握了那位名人秘密婚禮的真正內幕。
For the skinny on the best restaurants, ask the shop owners on Main Street.
想知道最好餐廳的內幕消息，就去問 Main Street 的店家老闆。
文法句型
the skinny + on + noun phrase
用法筆記
Always used with the definite article 'the'. The pattern is 'the skinny on [something]'. Common in informal conversations and journalism about gossip or behind-the-scenes details.