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long johns

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Clothes
long johns /ˈlɒŋ dʒɒnz $ ˈlɒːŋ dʒɑːnz/ noun [plural]  DCCwarm underwear with long legs 长内裤,衬裤
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long johnsDesign: round neck, long sleeve top and long johns, women's and men's designs available.Layering is vital so good thermal vests and long johns are a must.At the beginning of the winter I always feel a bit reluctant about working outside until I get my long johns on.Design: zip front top with lightly padded stand up neck plus long johns.Also men's long johns and women's sports tights.It was a hot day, and they took off their uniforms but were wearing long johns.He was still in his white long johns.
Origin long johns (1900-2000) From the male name John
long johns nounChinese
legs long Corpus with warm underwear


long johns
long johns /ˈlɒŋ dʒɒnz $ ˈlɒːŋ dʒɑːnz/ noun [plural]
 Date: 1900-2000
 Origin: From the male name John
warm underwear with long legs


long johnsBrE /ˈlɒŋ dʒɒnz/ 🔊NAmE /ˈlɔːŋ dʒɑːnz/ 🔊, /ˈlɑːŋ dʒɑːnz/ 🔊 noun [plural] (informal) warm underpants with long legs down to the ankles (至踝部的)长内裤,衬裤a pair of long johns一条长衬裤