singlet

/ˈsɪŋɡlət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪŋɡlət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsiŋ-glət/ (ame, mw)

singlet — noun

  • singletsingular
  • singletsplural

1. a sleeveless top worn by athletes during sports such as wrestling, track-and-fie

1.名詞B1
釋義

a sleeveless top worn by athletes during sports such as wrestling, track-and-field events, or weightlifting, usually made of stretchy fabric and fitting tightly against the body

例句

The wrestler pulled on his red singlet just before stepping onto the mat.

wrestling singlet as sport uniform

Runners from both clubs wore lightweight singlets with their team colours during the relay race.

team singlet for running events

同義詞
  • vest

    UK term for a similar sleeveless top for sports or casual wear

  • tank top

    US term for a sleeveless top, more casual and less form-fitting than a singlet

  • jersey

    a full-sleeve or short-sleeve sports shirt, not sleeveless like a singlet

文法句型

singular or plural

often preceded by a/an

often modified by sport name (wrestling singlet, running singlet)

用法筆記

In wrestling, a singlet is a one-piece uniform that covers the torso and legs; in other sports it usually refers to a sleeveless top only.

常見錯誤

❌He wore a singlet and jeans to the party.
✅He wore a singlet and shorts to the gym.
💡A singlet is sportswear, not casual streetwear.

2. a sleeveless piece of underwear worn on the upper body beneath a shirt or blouse

2.名詞B1
釋義

a sleeveless piece of underwear worn on the upper body beneath a shirt or blouse, mainly to provide extra warmth; the British term for what Americans call an undershirt

例句

In winter, Oliver always wears a cotton singlet under his school shirt to stay warm.

singlet worn under shirt for warmth

The shop had a special offer on packs of three plain white singlets.

同義詞
  • undershirt

    the standard American term for a sleeveless garment worn under a shirt

  • vest

    used in British English for a similar sleeveless undergarment

  • thermal top

    a thicker, often long-sleeved garment for warmth, distinct from a singlet

文法句型

singular or plural

often used as 'a pack of singlets'

wear + singlet + under + clothing

用法筆記

In British English, 'singlet' is the standard word for an undershirt. In American English, 'undershirt' or 'vest' is more common. A singlet typically has no sleeves, unlike a thermal long-sleeve top.

常見錯誤

❌I need a singlet for swimming.
✅I need a swimsuit or rash guard for swimming.
💡Singlets are for land sports or layering, not for swimming.