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
- 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.
- noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.
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