sleeve

🇬🇧 UK/sli:v/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The part of a garment covering the arm; a protective cover or case for an object.

袖子;套管,保护套

v.

To attach a sleeve to a garment.

给(衣服)缝上袖子

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sleeveother
=sleeve

Common Collocations

  • 1.roll up one's sleeves撸起袖子(准备大干一场)
  • 2.up one's sleeve暗中留有一手
  • 3.long-sleeved长袖的
  • 4.protective sleeve保护套管

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She rolled up her sleeves and got to work in the kitchen.

  • 2.

    The vinyl record came in a colorful illustrated sleeve.

  • 3.

    He had a few tricks up his sleeve that surprised the entire team.

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