| 释义 |
wear another hat wear another hatTo hold or function in another position or role simultaneously. Few know that the renowned actress wears another hat as an accomplished neuroscientist.See also: another, hat, wearwear another hatAlso, wear a different hat or two hats ; wear more than one hat. Function in a different or more than one capacity or position, as in I'm wearing another hat today; yesterday I was a housewife, today I'm an attorney, or I wear two hats-are you asking me as a member of the city council or as a storeowner? This metaphoric expression alludes to headgear worn for different occupations. [Mid-1900s] See also: another, hat, wear |