
coats
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。)
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。)
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。)