costume
noun uk/ˈkɒs.tʃuːm/ us/ˈkɑː.stuːm/
B2 [ C or U ]（某国或某一历史时期或适合某种活动的）服装
the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history, or suitable for a particular activity
Singers performing Mozart's operas often dress in/wear historical costume. 歌手们经常穿古装出演莫扎特的歌剧。
The dancers leading the procession were in colourful and elaborate costumes. 走在队伍前头的舞蹈演员身着色彩绚丽、制作考究的服装。
UK The shop has a good selection of bikinis and bathing/swimming costumes. 该店有很多漂亮的比基尼和其他泳装可供选购。
B2 [ C ] (UK also fancy-dress costume)（尤指聚会或娱乐活动中穿的）化装服
a set of clothes worn in order to look like someone or something else, especially for a party or as part of an entertainment
Our host was wearing a clown costume. 我们的主人穿着小丑服。
The children were dressed in Halloween costumes. 孩子们都是万圣节打扮。
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- The children were wearing traditional national costume.
- The movie won Oscars for best costumes and best screenplay in this year's awards.
- She looked every inch a vampire in her costume.