base layer
base layer — 名詞
1. a shirt, leggings, or similar item that sits closest to the skin beneath your no
底層衣
貼身穿、能保暖排汗的內層衣物
a shirt, leggings, or similar item that sits closest to the skin beneath your normal clothing, using special fabric so that your body stays warm and any sweat moves away quickly.
Eve pulled a thin base layer over her arms before the morning ski lesson.
Eve 在早上的滑雪課前，把一件薄底層衣套上手臂。
worn under outer clothing for warmth
A good base layer keeps cyclists dry by pulling sweat away from the skin.
好的底層衣會把汗水從皮膚帶走，讓騎單車的人保持乾爽。
subject is the garment; function described
The hikers packed wool base layers because the mountain nights turn very cold.
登山客帶了羊毛底層衣，因為山上的夜晚會變得非常冷。
Before the match, Dario tucked his base layer into his shorts.
比賽前，Dario 把他的底層衣塞進短褲裡。
Runners often choose a light base layer that fits snugly against the body.
跑者常會選一件輕薄、緊貼身體的底層衣。
- thermal
informal; usually plural ('thermals') for warmth-focused underwear
- underlayer
broader; any layer worn beneath, not always sweat-wicking
- outer layer
the garment worn on top, exposed to the weather
用法筆記
Subject of warmth language is the garment itself; it is described as a function (keeps you warm, moves sweat) rather than as a fashion item. Common in sport, outdoor, and clothing-shop contexts.