🇬🇧🇨🇳 sleeve - 袖子 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "sleeve" ("袖子"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A sleeve is the part of your shirt, jacket, or coat that covers your arm, like a little cloth tunnel your arm lives in to stay warm and cozy.
Dad said, “Keep something up your sleeve,” so I hid my math homework there and still forgot to turn it in.
Mom said, “Roll up your sleeves,” so I did, and my muscles still didn’t show up for work.
I tried to hide my cookie in my sleeve, but my crumbs reported me to Mom.
My sister’s sweater sleeves are so big she can clap without anyone seeing her hands.
I found a missing sock hiding inside my sleeve, proving laundry is secretly magic.
A boy's sleeve falls into a puddle. The sleeve is wet. He puts his hand in the sleeve to feel the wet arm. He pulls the sleeve up and pats with his dry hand. His sleeve is clean again. He smiles and shakes it. He puts the sleeve back on and feels warm.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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