Question of the Day #892

For over six years, Survival Clothing has continued to push boundaries in fashion.

From the 4th paragraph of this article at The Week.

  上記の文で、push boundariesの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "push boundaries" mean?

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解答

意味：
IT系の英語表現を学ぶによると、

限界を押し広げる、可能の範囲を広げていく

一般的に、push boundariesよりもpush the boundariesと言うことの方が多いがどちらも間違いではありません。
 

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To act in a way that challenges established norms or acceptable behavior.

   

Examples

• Instead, it would push the boundary with innovations. - Times, Sunday Times
• The chandeliers, especially, push the boundaries of what we might consider hanging from our ceilings. - Times, Sunday Times
• It's going to be hard for her to push the boundaries too much. - Times, Sunday Times
• The most famous and influential performers tend to push the boundaries in everything from their lyrics to their clothing.
• A: "She's a teenager now—she's going to push the boundaries every chance she gets." B: "Yeah, well, she better get used to being grounded then!"

   

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