How do you use "hat" in a sentence?

She wore a large straw hat to protect her from the sun. I take my hat off to anyone who can run a marathon. In this job, you have to wear many hats.

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Q: What does "hat" mean?

A covering for the head A 'hat' is a shaped covering for the head, worn for warmth, fashion, or as part of a uniform. It features in many expressions: 'at the drop of a hat' (immediately), 'keep it under your hat' (keep it secret), and 'wear many hats' (have multiple roles or responsibilities).

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Meaning: A covering for the head

帽子

sombrero, gorro

帽子

모자

A 'hat' is a shaped covering for the head, worn for warmth, fashion, or as part of a uniform. It features in many expressions: 'at the drop of a hat' (immediately), 'keep it under your hat' (keep it secret), and 'wear many hats' (have multiple roles or responsibilities).

「hat」是一种戴在头上的成形覆盖物，用于保暖、时尚或作为制服的一部分。它出现在许多表达中：「at the drop of a hat」（立即）、「keep it under your hat」（保密）和「wear many hats」（身兼多职）。

Un «hat» es una cubierta con forma para la cabeza, usada para abrigar, por moda, o como parte de un uniforme. Aparece en muchas expresiones: «at the drop of a hat», «keep it under your hat», y «wear many hats».

「hat」は頭にかぶる形のある覆いで、防寒、ファッション、または制服の一部として着用されます。多くの表現に登場します：「at the drop of a hat」（すぐに）、「keep it under your hat」（秘密にする）、「wear many hats」（複数の役割を持つ）。

'Hat'은 보온, 패션, 또는 유니폼의 일부로 착용하는 머리 덮개입니다. 많은 표현에 등장합니다: 'at the drop of a hat'(즉시), 'keep it under your hat'(비밀로 하다), 'wear many hats'(여러 역할이나 책임을 맡다).

Examples

She wore a large straw hat to protect her from the sun.
她戴着一顶大草帽来遮阳。
Llevaba un gran sombrero de paja para protegerse del sol.
彼女は日差しから身を守るために大きな麦わら帽子をかぶっていました。
그녀는 햇빛을 막기 위해 큰 밀짚모자를 썼습니다.
I take my hat off to anyone who can run a marathon.
我向任何能跑完马拉松的人致敬。
Me quito el sombrero ante cualquiera que pueda correr un maratón.
マラソンを走れる人には脱帽です。
마라톤을 뛸 수 있는 사람에게는 경의를 표합니다.
In this job, you have to wear many hats.
在这份工作中，你必须身兼多职。
En este trabajo, tienes que desempeñar muchos roles.
この仕事では、多くの役割をこなさなければなりません。
이 직업에서는 여러 역할을 동시에 수행해야 합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'hætt' meaning 'a covering for the head', of Germanic origin, related to Old Norse 'hǫttr' (hood). From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to cover' or 'to protect'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The phrase 'hat trick' (three successes) comes from cricket, where a bowler who took three wickets was traditionally awarded a new hat. The term now extends to football and other sports.

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