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silk stocking

/sɪlk ˈstɒkɪŋ/

翻译: 历史性的美国俚语,指富有、有贵族气派的上层阶级人士,常用来形容精英或特权社会阶层。该词源于19世纪及20世纪初富人穿着的奢华丝袜。

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/sɪlk ˈstɒkɪŋ/C1slangamerican已废弃
  • zh历史性的美国俚语,指富有、有贵族气派的上层阶级人士,常用来形容精英或特权社会阶层。该词源于19世纪及20世纪初富人穿着的奢华丝袜。

A historical American slang term referring to a wealthy, aristocratic, or upper-class person, often used to describe a member of the elite or a privileged social class. The phrase originates from the luxury of silk stockings worn by the rich in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

  1. Wealthy or aristocratic personC1informalamerican

    A person belonging to the upper class or wealthy elite, historically associated with wearing silk stockings.

    zh贵族

    • The party was full of silk stockings from the old money families.
    • He acts like a silk stocking, looking down on everyone else.
    • The silk stockings of the town refused to mingle with the common folk.
  2. Symbol of luxury or privilegeC1informalamerican

    Used to describe something that is associated with wealth, luxury, or high social status.

    zh奢华或特权的象征

    • That neighborhood is a silk stocking district with huge mansions.
    • She lives a silk stocking life, never worrying about money.
    • The club is a silk stocking establishment, exclusive to the rich.