🇬🇧🇨🇳 denim - 牛仔布 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "denim" ("牛仔布"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Denim is a strong, thick cotton cloth that people often use to make jeans, jackets, overalls, and other tough clothes that don’t rip or wear out easily.
The scarecrow in our garden wears a denim jacket and jeans, and honestly, he dresses better than I do.
I spilled an entire bowl of cereal on my denim jeans, and they just stared back at me like, “Is that all you’ve got?”
At school picture day, I wore a fancy shirt, but my trusted denim jeans photobombed every picture with their giant grass stain.
Mom said my denim overalls are “indestructible,” so now I feel legally required to test them against every muddy puddle on Earth.
Denim was originally called “serge de Nîmes” after a town in France.
Tom had an old denim jacket. He used denim to patch a torn backpack, then cut a strip of denim to tie a loose strap. When rain came, his denim kept him warm. He gave a denim patch to a crying friend; she smiled and hugged the denim jacket. They walked home safe.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
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