vest [vest] noun countable ADVANCED UK (US undershirt) (Australian singlet) ■a type of underwear, often with no sleeves, which covers the upper part of the body and which is worn for extra warmth (无袖保暖)内衣;(贴身穿的)背心•a cotton/woollen/string vest纯棉/羊毛/网眼背心 •She always wore a long-sleeved thermal vest in winter.她冬天总是穿一件长袖保暖内衣。 ■UK (also vest top) ■a shirt without sleeves, usually made out of cotton, which is worn in the summer or for sport 汗背心;运动背心•The cyclists were all dressed in tight lycra shorts and the official 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。 US for * waistcoat [vest] verb Phrasal Verbs be vested in sb/sth (also be vested with sth) formal ■If power or authority is vested in someone or something, or if they are vested with power or authority, it is officially given to them (权力等)归属于;拥有,被赋予(权力)•Control has been vested in local authorities.地方当局拥有控制权。 •He has been vested with the power/authority to implement whatever changes he sees fit.他有权实行他认为合适的任何变革。 |