2016年7月6日 星期三

chore, hosiery, shop around

If Hillary Clinton were seeking a government job, she would be shopping her CV around think-tanks in Washington, DC after being branded careless with government secrets. But she isn’t: the democratic party needs a nominee and America needs a 45th president ready to start work in January



Bare-Legged Ladies: Hosiery Reveals Office Divide Line
2008年06月20日15:20
Hose or no hose? That's the working woman's dilemma around this time of year. The weather grows warmer, and the debate heats up: Are bare legs proper?長筒襪 穿還是不穿?

2008.6 
Graphics Chips May Play Outside Games
Nvidia and AMD are about to offer high-speed graphics chips that will appeal to videogame fans and speed up technical chores.


(shop around) Look for the best available price or rate for something:they shopped around for cheaper food

chore 
noun [C]
a job or piece of work which is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly:
I'll go shopping when I've done my chores (= done the jobs in or around the house).
I find writing reports a real chore (= very boring).

hosiery [U] (ALSO hose) FORMAL
a word used especially in shops for items such as socks, tights and stockings:
Women's hosiery you'll find on the second floor, Madam.

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