英语博客-北美风情 198、To get dolled up–Culips English Podcast

 　　Here’s an episode about getting fancy! From time to time we all have to dress up for a special occasion, and so we may need to use these expressions. There are a few expressions we can use to talk about someone who is dressing¹ more formally than they normally do. How do you feel about getting all gussied up? Or would you rather dress down?

 

　　What is a Member?

 

　　Harp²: You don’t have to be wearing a ball gown to use this expression.

 

　　Maura: Right. Especially for women, they do their hair and they do their makeup³, but for guys too, they might get a haircut or do their hair a special way. They might also pay extra attention to shave their face.

 

　　Harp: Yes, definitely.

 

　　Maura: When I think of this expression, to get dolled up, I always think of dolls.

 

　　Harp: Yes, exactly. Because for a doll, you can dress them up and put new, fancy clothes on them.

 

　　Maura: Right. And dolls normally look pretty and cute, so I make that connection when I think of this expression.

1 dressing   

n.(食物)调料；包扎伤口的用品，敷料

参考例句：

• Don't spend such a lot of time in dressing yourself.别花那么多时间来打扮自己。
• The children enjoy dressing up in mother's old clothes.孩子们喜欢穿上妈妈旧时的衣服玩。

2 harp   

n.竖琴；天琴座

参考例句：

• She swept her fingers over the strings of the harp.她用手指划过竖琴的琴弦。
• He played an Irish melody on the harp.他用竖琴演奏了一首爱尔兰曲调。

3 makeup   

n.组织；性格；化装品

参考例句：

• Those who failed the exam take a makeup exam.这次考试不及格的人必须参加补考。
• Do you think her beauty could makeup for her stupidity?你认为她的美丽能弥补她的愚蠢吗？