Baseball Cap - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：baseball cap (Baseball Cap)

Baseball Cap 🔊

/ˈbeɪs.bɔːl kæp/

A soft hat with a long curved front part to protect eyes from the sun.

baseball cap 🔊

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/ˈbeɪs.bɔːl kæp/

A soft, rounded hat with a stiff visor at the front, typically worn for casual or athletic purposes.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'base', 'ball', and 'cap'; originally from baseball sport.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a baseball player wearing a cap with a curved brim to block the sun.

📖 Example

I wore my favorite baseball cap to shade my eyes during the morning walk in the park. 🔊 I wore my favorite baseball cap to shade my eyes during the morning walk in the park.

🔗 Collocations

wear a baseball cap – wear a baseball cap

baseball cap collection – baseball cap collection

adjustable baseball cap – adjustable baseball cap

🔄 Synonyms

cap (n.) – A type of soft hat with a visor.

ball cap (n.) – Another term for a baseball cap.

🚫 Antonyms

beret (n.) – A soft, round, flat-crowned hat, typically without a visor.

🌱 Derivatives

baseball-capped (adj.) – Wearing a baseball cap.

📖 Cultural Story

Originated from 19th-century baseball uniforms; now a global fashion staple.