plural vests
plural vests
Learner's definition of VEST
[count]
1 US
a : a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons down the front that is worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket(穿在衬衫外面、西服外套里面的)马甲 — called also (chiefly British) waistcoat
— see color picture on this page 2
: a special piece of clothing that you wear on your upper body for protection or safety坎肩;(特制的)背心 3
British : a man's sleeveless undershirt(男士贴身穿的)背心
close to the vest
— see 2close 2 vest /ˈvɛst/ verb
vests; vested; vesting
vests; vested; vesting
Learner's definition of VEST
[+ object] formal
: to give (someone) the legal right or power to do something or to own land or property授予,赋予,给予(合法权利或权力);使合法拥有(土地或财产) -
Congress is vested with the power to declare war. = The power to declare war is vested in Congress.国会被赋予宣战的权力。
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After five years, you'll be fully vested in the company pension plan. [=you will have earned the right to get a full pension when you retire]五年之后,你就有权享受公司的养老金计划。