Harry
Can I understand an article as a item related with everyday wear? Good manners are not to be put on and off with one’s best clothes. Politeness is an article for everyday wear. If you wear it only on special and rare occasions, it will be sure to sit awkwardly upon you. Politeness is an article for everyday wear. Can I understand an article as a item related with everyday wear?
Aug 14, 2014 3:05 PM
Answers · 4
Yes, an article is an article of clothing, specifically something you wear every day instead of something you only wear for a special occasion.
August 14, 2014
An "article" mean a "piece." So, an "article of clothing" is one item or one piece of clothing. A shoe, a shirt, pants.... It doesn't matter how often you wear it or whether it's casual or formal. It just means that you are talking about one item. In this case, the author is saying that politeness should not be saved for formal times or important situations, but should be used every day in common situations. "Articles of clothing" can also be used and this will distinguish that the speaker is talking about a group of clothes, but there is an emphasis on the individual items within the group.
August 14, 2014
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!