skirt

• Ein Kleidungsstück, das von der Taille abwärts getragen wird, meist von Frauen und Mädchen, und das von der Taille herabhängt und einen Teil oder die ganzen Beine bedeckt. Auch der untere Teil eines Kleidungsstücks oder ein Rand bzw. Saum.

A noun referring to a garment worn from the waist down, typically by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs.

1. GarmentA1formal

   A piece of clothing worn from the waist down, typically by women and girls.

   Rock

   • She wore a long skirt to the party.
   • The skirt is made of cotton.
   • He bought a new skirt for her birthday.

2. B2formal

   The outer edge or border of something, often used in geography or design.

   Rand oder Grenze

   • The skirt of the mountain was covered in trees.
   • The skirt of the tablecloth hung down evenly.
   • The skirt of the dress was decorated with lace.

   Synonymeborderboundaryedgefringemarginperimeterperipheryverge

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Umgehens oder Vermeidens von etwas zu bezeichnen oder des Entlanglaufens am Rand von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of going around or avoiding something, or to be situated along the edge of something.

1. B2formal

   To go around the edge of something, rather than through it.

   Umgehen

   • The path skirts the lake for about a mile.
   • We decided to skirt the town to avoid traffic.
   • The road skirts the forest before entering the valley.

   Synonymebypasscirclecircumventgo around

   Antonymecrosscutenterpenetratetraverse

2. Avoid a topicB2formal

   To avoid dealing with a difficult or unpleasant subject.

   Ein Thema umgehen

   • He skirted the issue of layoffs during the meeting.
   • She skillfully skirted the question about her resignation.
   • Politicians often skirt controversial topics during interviews.

   Synonymeavoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckevadehedgesidestep

   Antonymeaddressconfrontfacetackle