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coats

UK //kəʊts//US //koʊts//

词源

源自古法语 'cote',意为外套或长袍,最终源自拉丁语 'cottus',指一种短外套。

noun

❶ 外套或大衣的复数形式,指穿在最外层用于保暖或防风的衣物,通常有袖子且长度及腰或更长。

“She hung their coats in the hallway closet.”

(她把他们的外套挂在了走廊的衣柜里。)

“Winter coats are essential in cold climates.”

(在寒冷的气候中,冬季大衣是必不可少的。)

❶ 涂层或覆盖物的复数形式,指物体表面的一层物质,如油漆、糖衣等。

“The table has several coats of varnish for protection.”

(桌子上涂了好几层清漆以作保护。)

“The candies have shiny coats of sugar.”

(这些糖果表面有一层闪亮的糖衣。)

同义词:jackets, overcoats, layers, coverings

verb

❶ 动词形式,意为给某物表面涂上一层物质,如油漆、糖衣等。

“She coats the chicken with breadcrumbs before frying.”

(她在炸之前给鸡肉裹上面包屑。)

“The machine coats the wires with insulation.”

(这台机器给电线涂上绝缘层。)

同义词:covers, lays, spreads, applies

常见短语

sugar-coat — 委婉表达或美化某事,使其听起来不那么糟糕。

“Don't sugar-coat the news; just tell me what happened.”

(不要美化这个消息,直接告诉我发生了什么。)

coat of arms — 盾形纹章,通常代表家族、组织或国家的象征性标志。

“The family's coat of arms features a lion and a crown.”

(这个家族的盾形纹章上有一只狮子和一顶王冠。)