音标：[vest]
n. 背心, 汗背心
vt. 使穿衣服, 授予
vi. 穿衣服, 归属
【法】 授给, 赐给, 赋予
相关词组:
vest in sb the power to do sth
play close to the vest
pull down one's vest
vest sth in sb
vest sb with authority
在线英汉词典

vest的短语、例句：

vest n 1 (a) (Brit) (US undershirt) garment worn under a shirt, etc next to the skin 内衣; 汗衫; （贴身穿的）背心
thermal, cotton, string, etc vests 保暖汗衫、 棉汗衫、 网眼背心. (b) special (usu sleeveless) garment covering the upper part of the body 坎肩; （穿在外面的）背心
a bullet-proof vest 防弹背心. 2 (US) = waistcoat (waist). vest v 1 [Tn.pr usu passive 通常用於被动语态] ~ sth in sb/sth; ~ sb/sth with sth (fml 文) give sth as a firm or legal right to sb/sth; confer sth on sb/sth给予或赋予某人[某事物]（合法权力）; 授予
the powersvested in a priest 赋予牧师的权力
Authority is vested in the people. 权力属於人民.
vest sb with authority, rights in an estate, etc 授予某人权力、 产权等
Parliament is vested with the power of making laws. 国会有立法权.2 [Tn] (arch or religion 古或宗) put on (ceremonial garments) 穿上（祭服）. 3 (idm 习语) have a vested interest (in sth) expect to benefit (from sth) 期望（从某事物中）受益
You have a vested interest in Tim´s resignation, eg because you may get his job. 蒂姆辞职可能对你有好处（如因你可能得到他那份工作）.