buttonhole
US /ˈbʌt̬.ən.hoʊl/
UK /ˈbʌt̬.ən.hoʊl/
1.
lubang butang
a slit made in a garment to receive a button for fastening
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She sewed a new buttonhole on the coat.
Dia menjahit lubang butang baru pada kot.
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The tailor carefully measured each buttonhole.
Tukang jahit mengukur setiap lubang butang dengan teliti.
2.
bunga butang, korsaj
a flower worn in a buttonhole
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He wore a red rose as a buttonhole.
Dia memakai mawar merah sebagai bunga butang.
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The groom's buttonhole matched the bride's bouquet.
Bunga butang pengantin lelaki sepadan dengan sejambak pengantin perempuan.
1.
menahan, memintas
to detain (someone) in conversation against their will
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He tried to buttonhole me as I was leaving the office.
Dia cuba menahan saya ketika saya meninggalkan pejabat.
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She was buttonholed by a persistent salesperson.
Dia ditahan oleh seorang jurujual yang gigih.