waist

weist

高考四级六级考研托福 Collins 2

n. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

n. 腰部, 腰
[医] 腰

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

4,386

BNC 频率

4,304

使用频率

waist 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但可以与“waste”（废弃）联想，注意身体的“腰部”是承载力量和美感的地方，避免“浪费”身体的美丽。

例句

1. She tied a belt around her waist to keep her dress in place.

她在腰间系了一条腰带，以保持裙子的合身。

2. He measured his waist to find the right size for his new pants.

他量了腰围，以便找到合适的新裤子尺码。

3. Wearing high-waisted jeans is very fashionable right now.

穿高腰牛仔裤现在非常时尚。