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单词 underwire
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Definition of underwire in English:

underwire

nounˈʌndəwʌɪəˈəndərˌwī(ə)r
  • A semicircular wire support stitched under each cup of a bra.

    胸罩衬垫

    as modifier an underwire bra that is almost too pretty to hide
    Example sentencesExamples
    • One of my bras lost an underwire in the washing machine a few months back.
    • So I raced off to go through the security checks and of course they were extra slow, demanding that I take my shoes off (flip flops!) and get very thoroughly frisked to check that the metal on my chest was indeed the underwires in my bra.
    • What I did was simply wear lower-cut tops and camis with a regular underwire bra.
    • I always put my bras in a separate zippered bag, with instructions to wash them but not dry them, and then I hang them up at home to dry (less chance of breaking an underwire that way).
    • Honestly, she writes well and knows her lingerie from strap to underwire and back again.
    • I go through security, where my underwire bra did not set off an alarm.
    • Thicker padding gives extra oomph while the underwire supports and lifts.
    • All seams, hooks, clasps and underwires should be covered with a soft, moisture-wicking fabric.
    • If you have sensitive skin, find a bra with plastic underwires, clips and snaps.
    • Look for a wide band for support, uplifting underwire, and cups made of sturdy rather than sheer fabric.
    • It's more lingerie-oriented than your wife may be interested in, but even their conventional underwire bras feel soft and comfortable to me.
    • An underwire bra is not permitted inside the facility.
    • Two-thirds of the fitters recommended bras with the wrong underwire shape, according to the report.
    • Does the underwire in your bra always poke through after a few wearings?
    • If underwire bras are run though a washing machine, their wires will poke out for sure.
    • I have suddenly heard a zillion horror stories involving underwire bras and patdowns.
    • Am I ever going to mend this pile of bras in which the underwire has come poking out?
    • Avoid wearing super tight clothes and underwire bras, if necessary.
    • Keep in mind, though, that with or without underwires, bras with no straps will not be as supportive.
    • Underwear makers promote support bras made without an underwire, as even a small bit of metal can trigger a sensitive alarm.

Derivatives

  • underwired

  • adjective ˌʌndəˈwʌɪəd
    • There is no evidence to suggest wearing a tight-fitting bra or underwired bra can cause breast cancer.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I was in and out in 30 minutes including security (although I did have to out myself as an underwired bra wearer).
      • Has anyone successfully managed to repair a sticky out wire coming out from an underwired bra?
      • There are several lacy, underwired and padded styles that look nothing like trainer bras.

Definition of underwire in US English:

underwire

nounˈəndərˌwī(ə)r
  • A semicircular wire support stitched under each cup of a bra.

    胸罩衬垫

    as modifier an underwire bra that is almost too pretty to hide
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It's more lingerie-oriented than your wife may be interested in, but even their conventional underwire bras feel soft and comfortable to me.
    • One of my bras lost an underwire in the washing machine a few months back.
    • If underwire bras are run though a washing machine, their wires will poke out for sure.
    • What I did was simply wear lower-cut tops and camis with a regular underwire bra.
    • All seams, hooks, clasps and underwires should be covered with a soft, moisture-wicking fabric.
    • Avoid wearing super tight clothes and underwire bras, if necessary.
    • Look for a wide band for support, uplifting underwire, and cups made of sturdy rather than sheer fabric.
    • Thicker padding gives extra oomph while the underwire supports and lifts.
    • I have suddenly heard a zillion horror stories involving underwire bras and patdowns.
    • An underwire bra is not permitted inside the facility.
    • So I raced off to go through the security checks and of course they were extra slow, demanding that I take my shoes off (flip flops!) and get very thoroughly frisked to check that the metal on my chest was indeed the underwires in my bra.
    • If you have sensitive skin, find a bra with plastic underwires, clips and snaps.
    • I always put my bras in a separate zippered bag, with instructions to wash them but not dry them, and then I hang them up at home to dry (less chance of breaking an underwire that way).
    • Does the underwire in your bra always poke through after a few wearings?
    • I go through security, where my underwire bra did not set off an alarm.
    • Honestly, she writes well and knows her lingerie from strap to underwire and back again.
    • Keep in mind, though, that with or without underwires, bras with no straps will not be as supportive.
    • Two-thirds of the fitters recommended bras with the wrong underwire shape, according to the report.
    • Am I ever going to mend this pile of bras in which the underwire has come poking out?
    • Underwear makers promote support bras made without an underwire, as even a small bit of metal can trigger a sensitive alarm.
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