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毯子 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • backstory noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
  • bedspread noun A decorative top cover for a bed, laid over the sheets and blankets.
  • blanket noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
  • cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
  • coverage noun The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
  • jacket noun A garment for the upper body, worn over a shirt, usually reaching the waist or thigh.
  • Rug noun A piece of thick fabric used to cover part of a floor.
  • topping noun Food added on top of a dish for flavour or decoration.

Senses

毯子 is used for these senses in English:

  • backstory (chiefly, espionage, law enforcement) A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
  • bedspread The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.
  • blanket A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
  • cover (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
  • cover story (espionage) A fictitious account that is intended to hide one's real motive.
  • coverage An amount by which something or someone is covered.
  • jacket A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.)
  • rug (UK, Australia) A (usually thick) piece of fabric used for warmth (especially on a bed); a blanket. [1591]

backstory — full definition

  1. noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
  2. noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.

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