1835 (but not in widespread use until 1852), from French lingerie "things made of linen," also "laundry room, linen shop" (15c.), from Old French linge "linen" (12c.), from Latin lineus (adj.) "of linen," from linum "flax, linen" (see linen). Originally introduced in English as a euphemism for scandalous under-linen.
实用例句
1. She want to buy some lingerie on her way home.
她想在回家的路上买些女用贴身内衣裤.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. You think the situation can be fixed with lingerie?
你以为现在的情况能用内衣来解决?
来自电影对白
3. I've been modeling for this lingerie company for three years now.
到现在为止我已经为这个设计女式内衣的公司做了3年的模特了.
来自电影对白
4. Do you think it's cheesy to get him lingerie?
你觉得为他买性感内衣会不会太土?
来自电影对白
5. Did you bring some of that sexy lingerie for me to try?
