CCTV9英语新闻：Online stylists help men dress and shop from home
时间：2019-02-18 作者：英语课 分类：CCTV9英语新闻2014年05月
A company is helping 1 men kit 2 out their wardrobe from the comforts of their sofa, with a team of female stylists that pick outfits 3 to their customer's taste from some 100 brands. The Berlin-based company has already attracted 100,000 customers in just two years, and is now looking at a European-wide expansion.
Good news for the men who shudder 4 at the thought of shopping. There's a much easier way to look dapper now - online stylists.
Outfittery is a Berlin-based company that employs around 50 women, and a handful of male stylists to help men choose their outfits for work and leisure. Co-founder Julia Bosh explains why an online-curated shopping service works.
"Usually men don't enjoy shopping so much, they rather spend their Saturdays with family and friends and watching football than going shopping. So, we take the pain out of shopping for them and just do the job for them," she said.
Outfittery is a Berlin-based company that helps men choose their outfits.
According to a 2013 study by investment banking 5 firm Goldman Sachs, global e-commerce sales have increased by around 19 percent per year from 2011 to 2013. Men's online shopping now racks up about 963 billion U.S. dollars. And it appears that a lot of men still want a woman's help with their fashion choices.
One stylist from Outfittery, Maria Ahrens, says the key to success is to get to know who she's shopping for.
"You just try to get to know your customer very well. So you can pick the clothes that fit his personal style and of course his current needs."
But on the central shopping streets of Berlin, the opinions about the value of online female stylists are divided.
"No it is not for me. I prefer to find my own things," shopper Thomas Ries said.
In the U.S., a similar company, Trunk Club, is now delivering to 48 states. According to a 2013 study by research company eMarketer, the clothing market is the fastest growing online segment in the U.S. market.
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helping
n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的
参考例句：
The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
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kit
n.用具包，成套工具；随身携带物
参考例句：
The kit consisted of about twenty cosmetic items.整套工具包括大约20种化妆用品。
The captain wants to inspect your kit.船长想检查你的行装。
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outfits
n.全套装备( outfit的名词复数 )；一套服装；集体；组织v.装备，配置设备，供给服装( outfit的第三人称单数 )
参考例句：
He jobbed out the contract to a number of small outfits. 他把承包工程分包给许多小单位。 来自辞典例句
Some cyclists carry repair outfits because they may have a puncture. 有些骑自行车的人带修理工具，因为他们车胎可能小孔。 来自辞典例句
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shudder
v.战粟，震动，剧烈地摇晃；n.战粟，抖动
参考例句：
The sight of the coffin sent a shudder through him.看到那副棺材，他浑身一阵战栗。
We all shudder at the thought of the dreadful dirty place.我们一想到那可怕的肮脏地方就浑身战惊。
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banking
n.银行业，银行学，金融业
参考例句：
John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。
- The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
- By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
- The kit consisted of about twenty cosmetic items.整套工具包括大约20种化妆用品。
- The captain wants to inspect your kit.船长想检查你的行装。
- He jobbed out the contract to a number of small outfits. 他把承包工程分包给许多小单位。 来自辞典例句
- Some cyclists carry repair outfits because they may have a puncture. 有些骑自行车的人带修理工具，因为他们车胎可能小孔。 来自辞典例句
- The sight of the coffin sent a shudder through him.看到那副棺材，他浑身一阵战栗。
- We all shudder at the thought of the dreadful dirty place.我们一想到那可怕的肮脏地方就浑身战惊。