vest-pocket

形容词 adj.
中文释义

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container. not-comparable
    — She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times.
  2. Smaller than would ordinarily be expected. broadly,not-comparable
    — Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia.

词形变化

vestpocket alternative

词源

From vest + pocket, referring to the pockets of a suit vest, which are only sized to hold watches, handkerchiefs, wallets, and similarly small items.
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