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 Englishtailcoatother
=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.