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civies

/siv-eez/US // ˈsɪv iz //UK // (ˈsɪvɪz) //

公民,公民的,公民的权利,志愿者

Definitions

n.名词(复数) plural noun
  1. 1
    • : a less common variant of civvies. See under civvy.

Examples

  • A good many right arms to-day, back in “civies,” have a stuttering fit whenever they approach a uniform.

  • Next morning the Babe dug up an old suit of 1914 "civies" and put them on.

  • The next day we dressed up for the attempt by putting on our "civies" first and then drawing our prisoner's uniform over them.

  • But in civies, even a frock coat, I've an idea she wouldn't recognize me as a noble hero.

  • "Gee, those are about the first real civies I've seen since I came overseas," said Judkins.