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Shirttail Meaning in English

word

ˈʃɜːrteɪl
SHUR-tayl
ˈʃɜːteɪl
SHUR-tayl

释义

The lower part of a shirt that hangs below the waist, usually at the front or back.

用法与细微差别

Usually refers to the part of a button-up shirt that can be tucked in. Sometimes used metaphorically for something small or young, as in the phrase 'shirttail relative.' Most common in American English.

例句

His shirttail was hanging out after recess.

basic

Tuck your shirttail in before class starts.

basic

I accidentally stepped on my shirttail.

basic

You can tell his shirt is too big—the shirttail almost touches his knees.

natural

She wiped her hands on her shirttail after painting.

natural

Even as a kid, I hated having my shirttail stuck out at school.

natural