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cap-a-pie

/ˌkæp.əˈpiː/

翻译: 古旧副词,意为“从头到脚”或“全副武装、装备齐全”。源自古法语,历史上用于描述全身披甲的骑士,现代英语中已属过时用法。

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adverb

/ˌkæp.əˈpiː/C2formalbritish已废弃
  • zh古旧副词,意为“从头到脚”或“全副武装、装备齐全”。源自古法语,历史上用于描述全身披甲的骑士,现代英语中已属过时用法。

An archaic adverb meaning 'from head to foot' or 'completely armed or equipped.' It originates from Old French and was historically used in the context of knights being fully armored. The term is now considered obsolete in modern English.

  1. C2formalbritish

    Completely, thoroughly, or in every part; from head to foot.

    zh从头到脚

    • The knight was armed cap-a-pie for the tournament.
    • She was dressed cap-a-pie in designer clothing.
    • He was prepared cap-a-pie for the expedition.

    同义词altogethercompletelyentirelyfrom head to toefullythoroughlywholly