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trench coat

/trentʃ kəʊt/

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/trentʃ kəʊt/B1formal
  • ruТип водонепроницаемого пальто, обычно двубортного, с поясом, погонами и широкими лацканами, первоначально носившегося солдатами в окопах во время Первой мировой войны, а теперь являющегося классическим предметом моды.

A type of waterproof coat, typically double-breasted with a belt, epaulettes, and wide lapels, originally worn by soldiers in trenches during World War I, now a classic fashion item.

  1. B1formal

    A long, waterproof coat, typically made of heavy cotton or gabardine, with a belt and wide lapels, originally worn by soldiers.

    ruПлащ

    • She wore a classic beige trench coat over her dress.
    • He bought a new trench coat for the rainy season.
    • The detective's trench coat became a symbol of film noir.