tailcoat

🇬🇧 UK/ˈteɪlˌkəʊt/🇺🇸 US/'teilkәut/
C2

Definitions

n.

A formal jacket with a short front and long, divided back panel, worn at formal events

燕尾服

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tailcoatother
=tailcoat

Common Collocations

  • 1.white tailcoat白色燕尾服
  • 2.black tailcoat黑色燕尾服
  • 3.[wear a tailcoat][穿燕尾服]
  • 4.[tailcoat and top hat][燕尾服配大礼帽]

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The conductor stepped onto the podium wearing an elegant black tailcoat.

  • 2.

    Guests at the royal banquet were expected to arrive in tailcoats and evening gowns.

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