Vest
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背心, 马甲
a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt
Dialect
American
American
例子
He wore a crisp white shirt and a charcoal gray vest under his suit jacket for the wedding.
他穿着一件清爽的白衬衫和一件炭灰色的马甲在西装外套下参加婚礼。
The groom 's vest was adorned with intricate embroidery that matched the theme of the event.
新郎的背心上装饰着与活动主题相匹配的复杂刺绣。
1.1
背心, 马甲
A sleeveless, collarless undergarment worn by men on the upper part of the body, often used for added warmth or comfort beneath outer clothing
例子
He wore a vest under his shirt for added warmth.
他在衬衫下面穿了一件背心以增加温暖。
The vest was made of soft cotton, ensuring comfort throughout the day.
这件背心是用柔软的棉制成的，确保了一整天的舒适。
02
背心, 马甲
a sleeveless garment worn over other clothing, typically designed for a specific function, such as providing safety, carrying gear, or enhancing performance in an activity.
例子
The firefighter ’s vest was made of heat-resistant material to protect against flames.
消防员的背心是由耐热材料制成的，以保护免受火焰的伤害。
He wore a utility vest to carry all his tools while working on the project.
他在项目工作时穿了一件实用背心来携带他所有的工具。
to vest
01
授予, 赋予
to grant power, authority, or rights to someone, typically in an official or legal context
Transitive: to vest sb with a right or power
例子
The constitution vests the president with the authority to veto legislation.
宪法赋予总统否决立法的权力。
The company's policy vests employees with the right to participate in decision-making processes.
公司的政策赋予员工参与决策过程的权利。
02
给...穿衣, 使穿上
to dress someone in formal clothing, particularly in religious or ceremonial robes
Transitive: to vest sb in a garment
例子
The choir members were vested in matching gowns for the performance.
合唱团成员为表演穿着了相配的长袍。
The altar servers were vested in robes for the evening mass.
祭坛侍者为晚间弥撒穿上了长袍。
03
穿, 装扮
to dress in formal clothing, particularly in special robes for religious ceremonies
Intransitive: to vest in a garment
例子
The priest vested in his robes before the church service.
牧师在教堂礼拜前穿上了他的长袍。
She helped him vest in the ceremonial attire for the mass.
她帮他穿上了弥撒的仪式服装。
04
授予, 赋予
to give control, ownership, or authority over something to a person or group
Transitive: to vest a right or power in sb
例子
The decision to approve the project was vested in the hands of the board.
批准项目的决定被赋予了董事会。
The power to make the final call was vested in the CEO.
做出最终决定的权力被赋予了CEO。
05
获得权利, 被授予
to gain a legal right or entitlement, typically after a certain period or condition is met
Intransitive
例子
The employee 's stock options will vest after three years of employment.
员工的股票期权将在工作三年后归属。
Her right to inherit the property vested once the will was read.
遗嘱宣读后，她继承财产的权利生效了。
