mid-15c., "short garment for men," from Middle French jaquet "short coat with sleeves," diminutive of Old French jaque, a kind of tunic, probably from Jacque, the male proper name, also the generic name of a French peasant (see jacquerie), but possibly associated with jaque (de mailles) "short, tight-fitting coat," originally "coat of mail," from Spanish jaco, from Arabic shakk "breastplate." Iakke "a short, close-fitting stuffed or quilted tunic, often serving as a defensive garment" is attested in English from late 14c., and by c. 1400 was being used for "woman's short tunic." Meaning "paper wrapper of a book" is first attested 1894.
双语例句
1. Will you lend me your jacket for a little while?
你能把上衣借给我穿一会儿吗？
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2. He took his flashlight from his jacket pocket and switched it on.
他从夹克口袋里拿出手电筒，打开开关。
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3. With her was a youngish man in a dinner jacket.
和她在一起的是一个略显年轻、身着无尾礼服的男人。
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4. The middle button of his uniform jacket was strained over his belly.
制服上装中间的纽扣在他的肚子上绷得紧紧的。
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5. He never washed, and always wore a filthy old jacket.