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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
tailor
tailor [tailor tailors tailored tailoring] noun, verb BrE [ˈteɪlə(r)] NAmE [ˈteɪlər] noun a person whose job is to make men's clothes, especially sb who makes suits, etc. for individual customers Word Origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French taillour, literally ‘cutter’, based on late Latin taliare ‘to cut’. The verb dates from the mid 17th cent. verb to make or adapt sth for a particular purpose, a particular person, etc •~ sth to/for sb/sth Special programmes of study are tailored to the needs of specific groups. •Much of the software is supplied ready tailored for the user. •~ sth to do sth Most travel agents are prepared to tailor travel arrangements to meet individual requirements. Verb forms: Word Origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French taillour, literally ‘cutter’, based on late Latin taliare ‘to cut’. The verb dates from the mid 17th cent. Example Bank: •We identify your needs, and tailor your training accordingly. •a system that is specially tailored for small companies
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