vest

• 指一种无袖的上衣，穿在上半身，常用于保暖、防护或作为制服的一部分。也可指西服背心、马甲或防弹背心。

A noun referring to a sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, often for warmth, protection, or as part of a uniform.

1. Sleeveless garmentA2formal

   A sleeveless piece of clothing worn on the upper body, often over a shirt or as part of a suit.

   背心

   • He wore a wool vest over his shirt.
   • The groom's suit included a matching vest.
   • She bought a stylish leather vest for the concert.

   同义词jerkinwaistcoat

2. Protective garmentA2formal

   A piece of clothing designed for protection or safety, such as a bulletproof vest or life vest.

   防护服

   • The police officer wore a bulletproof vest.
   • Passengers must wear a life vest during the boat trip.
   • He put on a reflective vest for night cycling.

   同义词body armorbulletproof vestlife jacketlife preserver

• 动词，指授予或赋予某人权利、权力或财产，或指某人依法获得某物的所有权。

A verb meaning to confer or bestow a right, power, or property upon someone, or to become legally entitled to something.

1. Confer or bestow powerC1formal

   To give someone the legal right or authority to do something.

   授予权力

   • The constitution vests the president with the power to veto laws.
   • Authority is vested in the board of directors.
   • The court vested the property rights in the eldest son.

   同义词authorizebestowconferempowerendowentrustgrantinvest

   反义词denudedeprivediveststrip

2. Clothe or dressC2formal

   To dress someone in formal or ceremonial clothing.

   授予（礼服）

   • The priest was vested in a white robe for the ceremony.
   • The choir members were vested in their traditional gowns.
   • He vested himself in his finest suit for the occasion.

   同义词apparelarrayattireclothedressenrobegarbrobe

   反义词disrobestripunclotheundress