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外衣
wàiyī
Description
外衣是穿在最外面的衣服，比如大衣或者夹克。
外衣 is the clothing worn on the outside, such as a coat or jacket.
天冷的时候，出门前要记得穿上外衣。
When it's cold, remember to put on 外衣 before going out.
Meanings
外衣wàiyī
outer clothing; coat; jacket
外面很冷，你要穿外衣。
It's cold outside; you need to wear a coat.
外衣wàiyī
outward appearance; guise; disguise
他给这个计划披上了合法的外衣。
He gave this plan a legal cover.
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Notes
- Etymology
外 (outer) + 衣 (clothing), literally 'outer clothing'.
- Nuance
literal sense is everyday; figurative 'guise' sense is more formal or literary.
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