toga
名词 n.
英 /ˈtəʊ.ɡə/
美 /ˈtoʊ.ɡə/
英文释义
名词 n.
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A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
— Or think of a decent young citizen in a toga - perhaps too much dice, you know - coming out here in the train of some prefect, or tax-gatherer, or trader even, to mend his fortunes.
- A loose wrap gown.
- cap and gown; ceremonial gown or robe (worn by a graduate, lawyer, judge, professor etc.)
词源
Borrowed directly from Latin toga, from tegō (“to clothe”). Doublet of toge.
The Philippine (and Indonesian) senses are due to the resemblance of the white ceremonial gowns worn by graduates of institutions to the loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
The Philippine (and Indonesian) senses are due to the resemblance of the white ceremonial gowns worn by graduates of institutions to the loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
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