| 词汇 | vest |
| 释义 | vest Theme: BUSINESS n. an important businessman or businesswoman.One of the vests complained to the management about the way I cleaned his office.Some vest jumped out the window this afternoon. vest noun a show-off US, 1965be vested in be vested in sb/sth formal if power is vested in a person or group, they officially have that power, especially according to the laws of a country: the powers which are vested in Congress by the US constitution Executive authority is vested in a Governor, who is elected for a four-year term. vest with 1. vest sb with sth formal to officially give someone the power to do something: The Reformation had vested the monarch with the power to suspend Parliament.2. be vested with sth formal if something is vested with a particular quality or value, it is thought to have it: Because of their position, the islands have been vested with great political and economic significance. keep (one's) cards close to (one's) vestTo keep one's plans, intentions, or tactics secret from everyone else. Refers to holding one's playing cards close to one's chest in a card game, so as not to allow other players to see one's hand. We're all curious about what the boss has been discussing in those meetings with the lawyers, but she's keeping her cards close to her vest. Sorry for not being more straightforward about my plans, but I'm keeping my cards close to my vest for the time being. play (one's) cards close to (one's) vestTo keep one's plans, intentions, or tactics secret from everyone else. Refers to holding one's playing cards close to one's vest in a card game, so as not to allow other players to see one's hand. We're all curious about what the boss has been discussing in those meetings with the lawyers, but she's playing her cards close to her vest. Sorry for not being more straightforward about my plans, but I'm playing my cards close to my vest for the time being. vest (something) in (someone or something)To grant, place, or endow something, such as power, rights, control, etc., under the authority of some specific person or group. Often used in passive constructions. Don't you think you've vested a bit too much autonomy in your supervisors? By the powers vested in me by the state of Wyoming, I grant you husband and wife! I'm vesting control over my fortune in my granddaughter, Sophia. vest (one) with (something)To grant or endow something, such as power, rights, control, etc., to some specific person or group. Don't you think you've vested the supervisors of each department with a bit too much autonomy? The state has vested me with the power to unite two people in matrimony, a privilege that I do not take lightly. I'm vesting my granddaughter, Sophia, control over my entire fortune. play one's cards close to one's chestand play one's cards close to one's vest; keep one's cards close to one's chest; keep one's cards close to one's vestFig. to keep to oneself or be very cautious in one's dealing with people. (As if one were playing cards and not permitting anyone to see any of the cards.) He is very cautious. He plays his cards close to his chest. You seem to be playing your cards close to your vest. vest someone with somethingto grant power, rights, or ownership to someone. Who vested you with the power to order me around? The dictator vested himself with the power to imprison almost anyone. vest something in someone or somethingto grant sole power or control over something to someone or some group. The king vested all the military power in his own hands. The constitution vests the power to tax in the legislature. play your cards close to your chestmainly BRITISH orplay your cards close to the vestAMERICANIf you play your cards close to your chest, you do not tell anyone about your plans or thoughts. Williams is playing his cards close to his chest, especially in terms of his driver line-up for next season. He plays his cards very close to the vest, leaving some attorneys with whom he's worked to describe him as secretive and manipulative. Note: You can also say that someone keeps their cards close to their chest or keeps their cards close to the vest. The Prime Minister was said yesterday to be keeping his cards close to his chest after an informal discussion at cabinet on Thursday. Note: Other nouns are sometimes used instead of cards. Taylor kept his thoughts close to his chest, saying only: `I'm not prepared to comment.' I have no inside information — Dave's playing this one close to his chest. The military's playing this whole operation pretty close to the vest — they generally don't like to talk about future operations. Note: This is a reference to card-players holding their cards close to their chest so that nobody else can see them. vest inv. To place something, such as authority, property, or rights, in the control of someone or some group: I vested my estate in my son. The judge is very conscientious about the duties and responsibilities that are vested in her. vest withv. To invest or endow someone or some group with something, such as power or rights: The company vests its employees with full pension rights after five years of service. The council is vested with broad powers. vest1. n. an important businessman or businesswoman. (see also suit.) Some vest jumped out the window this afternoon. 2. n. a bullet-proof vest. The cop wasn’t wearing a vest, and the shot killed him. |
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