Wellies
WEL-eez /ˈweliz/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
Wellington boots — rubber boots for rain and mud. Essential for festivals, countryside walks and muddy British winters.
Chinese explanation
惠灵顿靴，即橡胶雨靴。参加音乐节、乡间散步和应付英国泥泞的冬天必备。
Example conversation
A: What should I bring to the festival?
B: Wellies, definitely. It's basically a mud bath every year.
A：去音乐节要带什么？
B：一定要带雨靴。那儿基本上年年都是烂泥地。
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