Definitions
n. The part of a garment that covers an arm.
袖子
n. A protective cover that fits closely around an object.
保护套；套管
Example
I caught my sleeve on the kitchen door handle.
我的袖子被厨房门把手勾住了。
Workers should keep loose sleeves away from moving machinery to reduce the risk of workplace injuries.
工人应让宽松的袖子远离运转中的机器，以降低工伤风险。
Collocations
- long sleeves
- roll up your sleeves
- protective sleeve
Word family
- sleeveless (adj.)
Usage tip
sleeve指衣服的袖子，不是手臂arm。
FAQ
- What does sleeve mean?
- The part of a garment that covers an arm. A protective cover that fits closely around an object.
- How is sleeve pronounced?
- UK /sliːv/, US /sliːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
