wear
/weə/ · /wer/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #487 in the learning path
穿；戴
Definitions
v. to have clothes, jewellery, or accessories on your body
穿；戴
v. to damage or become damaged through repeated use
磨损；用旧
n. damage caused by regular use over time
磨损；损耗
Example
I always wear thick socks when the floor feels cold.
地板凉的时候，我总会穿上厚袜子。
Encouraging employees to wear protective equipment can significantly reduce the risk of injuries in industrial workplaces.
鼓励员工穿戴防护装备，可以显著降低工业场所的工伤风险。
Collocations
- wear glasses
- wear a uniform
- wear out
- wear and tear
Word family
- wearer (n.)
- worn (adj.)
- wearable (adj.)
Usage tip
wear强调穿戴状态，put on强调动作；过去式wore。
FAQ
- What does wear mean?
- to have clothes, jewellery, or accessories on your body to damage or become damaged through repeated use damage caused by regular use over time
- How is wear pronounced?
- UK /weə/, US /wer/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
