Kit
Meaning: Football uniform—shirt, shorts, socks.
'Kit' is the British term for football uniform. 'Home kit' is main colours; 'away kit' for when colours clash. 'Third kit' is an alternative. Kit launches are major events.
Examples
- New kit looks great. 收拾装备,我们出发Recoge tu equipo, nos vamos荷物をまとめろ、出発だ새 유니폼 멋지다.
- Wearing the away kit today. 足球装备在洗La equipación de fútbol está en la lavadoraサッカーのユニフォームは洗濯中だ오늘은 원정 유니폼을 입어.
- Kit man prepares everything. 你东西都带齐了吗?¿Tienes todo tu equipo?道具は全部揃った?장비 담당이 모든 걸 준비해.
Pronunciation
/kɪt/
Usage Guide
Context: uniform, shirt, team
Tone: casual
✓ Do Say
- Kit球衣套装Equipaciónユニフォーム짐 챙겨
- Home kit主场球衣Equipación de localホームユニフォーム운동 장비
- Away kit客场球衣Equipación de visitanteアウェイユニフォーム완전 장비
- Third kit第三套球衣Tercera equipaciónサードユニフォーム완전 장비
✗ Don't Say
- Americans say 'jersey' or 'uniform'英国通用说法De uso universal en Gran Bretañaイギリスでは一般的に使われる미국에서는 'jersey'나 'uniform'이라고 함
Common Mistakes
- Kit includes full uniform, not just shirt
Origin & History
British term for sporting uniform and equipment. In football, specifically the shirt, shorts, and socks. American equivalent is 'uniform' or 'jersey.'
Etymology: British: kit = equipment/uniform
First recorded: British sporting term
Cultural Context
Era: British sporting term
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Kit launches; Replica kit sales
Regional notes: British/Australian term.
Variations
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