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layer

layer

Meaning of layer

English

to wear several pieces of clothing on top of each other

中文

一层一层地穿上几件衣服

layer

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈleɪə/
American English
/ˈleɪɚ/

layer with Chinese translation

layer usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

When it's cold, I layer my clothes.

天气冷时我会叠穿衣服。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

You can layer a sweater and a coat.

你可以叠穿毛衣和外套。

layer synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between layer, layer up, dress in layers, wrap up, and bundle up

layer up
🇬🇧English

Same, more casual; usually about cold weather.

often

ENIt's freezing, so layer up.

D
🇬🇧English
dress in layers

Same meaning, as a phrase.

often

ENIn the mountains, dress in layers.

Advanced: broader words

W
🇬🇧English
wrap up

Dress warmly; not necessarily in layers.

often

ENWrap up warm, it's snowing.

B
🇬🇧English
bundle up

Wrap up very warmly; mainly American.

often

ENWe bundled up and went skating.

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What does layer mean?

to wear several pieces of clothing on top of each other

How do you pronounce layer?

layer is pronounced [ˈleɪə].

How is layer used in a sentence?

天气冷时我会叠穿衣服。 Translation: When it's cold, I layer my clothes.

Is layer part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, layer can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is layer part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, layer can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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