穿着异性服装的(cross-dress 的过去式和过去分词形式)
该词由“cross”(跨越)和“dress”(穿衣)两个核心语素构成,字面意思是“跨越了(性别)界限地穿衣”。其概念源于20世纪中叶,用于描述一种特定的社会文化行为。词义逻辑清晰:通过“穿衣”这一具体行为,来“跨越”传统的性别角色界限,最终演变为现代“穿异性服装”的专有表达。
cross-dressed = cross<跨越> + dress<穿衣> + ed<形容词后缀,表状态>
“For the play, he cross-dressed in a Victorian gown and wig.”
为了这部戏,他男扮女装,穿上了维多利亚时代的长裙并戴上了假发。
“The character cross-dressed as a means of disguise throughout the novel.”
在整部小说中,这个角色都以女扮男装作为一种伪装手段。
“They were surprised to learn that the famous pirate had cross-dressed to avoid capture.”
他们惊讶地得知,那位著名的海盗曾通过女扮男装来躲避抓捕。