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Definition
Sunglasses.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term is a direct loan from the English phrase "black shades" and is the standard way to refer to sunglasses in casual conversation. It carries a slightly cooler or more fashionable connotation than the more clinical term 太陽眼鏡. It is almost exclusively used for dark-tinted glasses rather than clear prescription eyewear.
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You look very stylish wearing those sunglasses.
It is so sunny today, remember to bring your sunglasses before you go out.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term for regular prescription glasses, which are called 眼鏡. Using it for clear lenses will sound confusing or like you are making a joke about someone trying to look cool indoors.
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