"clothing" in Chinese (Simplified)
衣服服装
Definition
“Clothing”指人们穿的衣服,作为一个整体来讲,而不是某一件单独的衣物。它是不可数名词,所以通常说“some clothing”或“a piece of clothing”,不说“a clothing”。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
它比“clothes”更正式、更概括,常见于商店、时尚、规定和书面英语中,如“winter clothing”“men's clothing”“protective clothing”。在日常口语里,“clothes”通常更自然。学习者常犯的错误是说“a clothing”或“clothings”。
Examples
This store sells children's clothing.
这家商店卖儿童**服装**。
We need warm clothing for the trip.
这次旅行我们需要保暖的**衣服**。
Protective clothing is required here.
这里必须穿防护**服装**。
I packed extra clothing in case it gets cold at night.
我多带了些**衣服**,以防晚上变冷。
The donation center is asking for winter clothing.
捐赠中心正在募集冬季**衣物**。
Their website has a great range of outdoor clothing.
他们的网站有很多很棒的户外**服装**。