gown

1. N-COUNT A gown is a dress, usually a long dress, which women wear on formal occasions. (女用) 长礼服

The new ball gown was a great success. 那件新款长礼服非常成功。

2. N-COUNT A gown is a loose black garment worn on formal occasions by people such as lawyers and academics. (律师、大学教师等在正式场合穿的) 黑色礼袍

...an old headmaster in a flowing black gown. …一位身着飘垂黑色礼袍的老校长。