vest
/vest/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2511 in the learning path
英式贴身背心；美式马甲
Definitions
n. a sleeveless garment worn underneath or over other clothes
英式贴身背心；美式马甲
v. to formally give someone a right, power, or responsibility
赋予权力；使权利归属
Example
I wore a cotton vest under my shirt today.
今天我在衬衫里面穿了一件棉背心。
The constitution vests executive authority in elected officials, who remain accountable to the public through regular elections.
宪法将行政权赋予民选官员，他们通过定期选举继续向公众负责。
Collocations
- a cotton vest
- a bulletproof vest
- vest power in someone
Word family
- vested (adj.)
Usage tip
英式vest常指贴身背心；美式常指英式waistcoat。
FAQ
- What does vest mean?
- a sleeveless garment worn underneath or over other clothes to formally give someone a right, power, or responsibility
- How is vest pronounced?
- UK /vest/, US /vest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
