Saturday, January 6, 2018

雨衣的英文

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雨衣 : raincoat, mackintosh, waterproof coat

mackintosh [跟頻果的麥金塔電腦的名字很像]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackintosh
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The Mackintosh is named after its Scottish inventor Charles Macintosh, although many writers added a letter k. The variant spelling of "Mackintosh" is now standard. ...



雨褲 : rain pants [與 raincoat 不同, 兩個字通常是分開的 ]
pants 常指 短褲 , 但也可以指 長褲


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shell pants ?
ski pants
snow pants
snowboard pants

shell fabric ?


//=== https://www.mountainguides.com/wordpress/2009/02/24/gear-questions-answers/gear-question-of-the-day-what-are-soft-shell-pants-and-why-do-i-need-them/
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Soft-shell pants are made of high-performance synthetic fabrics that are resistant to abrasions & tears.
They hold up extremely well to mountain abuse. They are typically water-resistant (not water proof)
which means they are breathable and shed light rain and snow and dry quickly when they get wet.
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https://www.backcountry.com/explore/how-to-choose-ski-pants

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Some ski and snowboard pants are offered in a softshell material, which, while they’re stretchy and super-comfortable, won’t be quite as waterproof as most ‘hardshell’ pants.


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insulated ski pants might be the preferred choice over shell pants.




//=== https://www.outdoorresearch.com/blog/article/choosing-the-right-outdoor-jacket-hard-shells-soft-shells-and-hybrids
there is no formal industry-wide definition for the terms “soft shell” and “hard shell.”

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Some of the most confusing terms in outdoor gear are the names “hard shell” and “soft shell.”

When most people hear those two terms, they think
a hard shell is just that—firm to the touch, waterproof and breathable, good for shucking off precipitation and keeping you dry.

Say “soft shell” and most folks think of a warm, flexible shell that breathes well and moves with them during athletic endeavors
but won’t be much use when the weather gets wet.

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3-In-1 pants have a waterproof and weatherproof shell that is on the outside with a wicking or insulating layer that can be snapped or zipped into the inside of the ....

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