vest
noun [ C ] uk/vest/ us/vest/
C1 UK (US undershirt)（无袖保暖）内衣;（贴身穿的）背心
a type of underwear, often with no sleeves, that covers the upper part of the body, worn for extra warmth
a cotton/wool/string vest 纯棉／羊毛／网眼背心
She always wore a long-sleeved thermal vest in the winter. 她冬天总是穿一件长袖保暖内衣。
UK (also vest top)汗背心;运动背心
a shirt without sleeves, usually made out of cotton, that is worn in the summer or for sport
The cyclists were all dressed in tight lycra shorts and the official team team vest. 自行车运动员全都穿着紧身弹力短裤和正式的运动队背心。
He wore a vest top and a pair of luminous shorts to the beach party. 他穿着背心和鲜艳的短裤去参加海滩聚会。
C2 US (UK waistcoat)（无袖保暖）内衣;（贴身穿的）背心
a piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt
mainly US (UK also gilet, bodywarmer)（穿在其他衣服之上起保暖作用的）背心，马甲，防护背心
a piece of clothing like a jacket without sleeves, that is worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Wear something warm, like a fleece jacket or a down vest. 穿一些暖和的衣服，比如绒衣或者羽绒马甲。
See also: bulletproof
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- I always wear a vest in cold weather.
- We wore scratchy woollen vests when I was a boy.
- We stripped down to our vests.