1. to cover or provide with a layer or coating
覆蓋；給...加上一層（外殼、塗層等）
The building was clad in marble.
這棟建築物外層覆蓋著大理石。
The pipes are clad in insulation to prevent heat loss.
這些管道包覆著隔熱層以防止熱量散失。
Clad Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
clad
verb
快速理解
What does "Clad" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Clad"?
「clad」主要表示「穿著」或「覆蓋」某物。
- 1
穿著
EN: to be dressed in a particular way
翻譯: 穿著特定服裝或打扮。
- 2
覆蓋
EN: to cover or coat a surface with a material
翻譯: 用某種材料覆蓋或包覆表面。
- 3
裝備
EN: to provide or equip with a protective or outer layer
翻譯: 提供或配備保護層或外層。
小提醒：「clad」是「clothe」的過去式和過去分詞，但現在常作為形容詞使用，表示「穿著…的」或「被覆蓋的」，例如「iron-clad」（鐵甲包裹的）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Clad" in English）
How to pronounce "Clad" in English?"Clad" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Clad" from YouTube Videos
Norman Foster: Building on the green agenda
TED
“be slotted together on site And then, interestingly, that building to then be clad in the oldest technology, which is the kind of hand-cut shingles, One quarter of a million of them applied by hand as the final finish, And again, the way in which that works as a building for those of us who can enjoy the spaces to live and visit there.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Clad"?How does "Clad" change by context?
2. to dress or attire someone
給...穿衣；打扮
She was clad in a beautiful silk gown for the ceremony.
她身穿一件漂亮的絲質禮服出席典禮。
The knights were clad in full armor.
騎士們身著全套盔甲。
3. to provide with a protective or decorative layer (especially of metal)
（尤指用金屬）包覆以提供保護或裝飾
The steel beams were clad in copper to prevent rust.
鋼樑外層包了銅以防鏽。
The company specializes in cladding skyscrapers with glass panels.
這家公司專門為摩天大樓安裝玻璃幕牆。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Clad"?How to make natural sentences with "Clad"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be clad in + [material/garment] | 穿著...；被...覆蓋 | The knights were clad in shining armor. (騎士們身著閃亮的盔甲。) |
| clad + [object] in + [material/garment] | 給...穿上；用...覆蓋 | She clad the statue in a silk robe. (她給雕像披上了一件絲綢長袍。) |
| clad + [object] with + [material] | 用...包覆（表面） | The tower was clad with marble. (這座塔的外層包覆著大理石。) |
| [material]-clad | （複合形容詞）以...包覆的 | They entered the steel-clad vault. (他們進入了鋼板包覆的保險庫。) |
用法說明
How is "Clad" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Clad"?
clad in vs. clad with
- clad in 通常用於描述某人或某物穿著或覆蓋著某種材料、顏色或特定類型的衣物，強調整體的覆蓋狀態。
- clad with 則較常指用於建築或物體表面，表示以某種材料（尤其是金屬、板材）作為覆層或保護層，強調附加的結構或裝飾。
- 在描述人的衣著時，clad in 是標準且更常見的用法。
- 兩者有時可互換，但語感上 clad in 更偏向「包裹著」，clad with 更偏向「裝備著」。 EN: The hikers were clad in bright waterproof jackets. 翻譯: 登山者們穿著鮮豔的防水夾克。
EN:The old tower was clad with copper sheets to protect it from the weather.
翻譯:那座古塔外覆銅板，以抵禦風雨侵蝕。
EN:She was clad in silk from head to toe.
翻譯:她從頭到腳都穿著絲綢。
EN:The building's exterior is clad with marble.
翻譯:這棟建築的外牆覆蓋著大理石。
總結建議
在描述衣著時使用 clad in，在描述建築或物體的表面覆層材料時可考慮 clad with。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Clad" and similar words?How to choose "Clad" vs alternatives?
clad vs dress
「clad」較為正式且文學化，通常描述穿著某種特定服裝或材質的狀態，常用於被動語態。而「dress」是通用詞，可指穿衣服的動作或日常穿著。
clad vs clothe
「clad」和「clothe」都有「給...穿衣」之意，但「clad」更常描述已完成的穿著狀態（尤其用於被動），而「clothe」則強調提供衣物或覆蓋的動作。
clad vs attired
「clad」和「attired」皆屬正式用語，指「穿著」。但「attired」更專指精心或正式的裝束，常用於時尚或特定場合；「clad」則可擴及自然景物的覆蓋。
口語用法
How is "Clad" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Clad"?
引述
在口語中，有時會用「clad」來引述或轉述他人的穿著描述，帶有一點書面語或略帶幽默的語氣。 EN: He showed up to the barbecue clad in a full suit and tie. 翻譯: 他穿著一整套西裝打著領帶出現在烤肉聚會上。
EN:She was clad head to toe in hiking gear, ready for the trail.
翻譯:她從頭到腳都穿著登山裝備，準備好要上山了。
語氣強調
當想強調某人穿著某種特定服裝的狀態，尤其是與環境形成對比或顯得突出時，會使用「clad」。 EN: The protesters, clad in bright yellow vests, gathered in the square. 翻譯: 抗議者們穿著亮黃色的背心，聚集在廣場上。
EN:We found him in the garage, clad in grease-stained overalls.
翻譯:我們在車庫找到他，他穿著沾滿油漬的連身工作服。
停頓填充
在日常快速對話中較少見，但若在描述或講故事時稍作停頓，可能會用它來填充細節，使畫面更生動。 EN: So there she was... clad in this vintage dress from the 1920s. 翻譯: 然後她就在那...穿著這件1920年代的復古洋裝。
EN:The team entered, all clad in matching uniforms, which was quite a sight.
翻譯:隊伍進場了，全都穿著一致的制服，那景象頗為壯觀。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用「clad」的口語引述或填充用法。建議使用更標準的動詞如「dressed in」、「wearing」或更精確的描述來維持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Clad"?What fixed phrases with "Clad" should I remember?
clad in
be clad in [garment/material]
穿著...；被...覆蓋
clad with
be clad with [material]
以...包覆；外層覆蓋著...
clad steel
clad steel / metal-clad
包層鋼；複合金屬
clad in armor
clad in armor
身著盔甲
clad in black
clad in [color]
身著...顏色（的衣物）
clad for
clad for [occasion/purpose]
為（某場合/目的）而穿著
clad in ivy
clad in [plant/growth]
被（植物）覆蓋
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Clad"?Which "Clad" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×She was clad with a beautiful dress.
✓She was clad in a beautiful dress.
「clad」表示「穿著」時，固定搭配介系詞「in」，而非「with」。
×He clads himself in warm clothes every winter.
✓He is clad in warm clothes every winter. / He clothes himself in warm clothes every winter.
「clad」主要用作形容詞（過去分詞），表示「穿著…的」狀態，通常不用作主動語態的動詞（如 clads, cladding）。表達「自己穿上」的動作應使用「clothe oneself」或「dress」。
×The building was clad by marble.
✓The building was clad in marble. / The building was clad with marble.
描述建築物「外覆」某種材料時，可使用「clad in」或「clad with」。使用被動語態時，「by」通常引出行動者，而非材料，因此在此情境下不適用。
×I need to clad my jacket before going out.
✓I need to put on my jacket before going out.
「clad」是較正式或文學性的用字，不用於日常對話中描述「穿上」某件衣物的動作。應使用「put on」、「wear」或「dress in」。
×They are all clad same uniforms.
✓They are all clad in the same uniforms.
「clad」作為形容詞時，其後必須接介系詞「in」來引導所穿的衣物或覆蓋的材料，不能直接接名詞。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Clad"?What are tense/participle forms of "Clad"?
clads(3rd_singular)cladding(present_participle)clad(past)clad(past_participle)