waist

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高考四级六级考研托福 Collins 2

英文释义

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

中文翻译

n. 腰部, 腰
[医] 腰

2
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
4,386
BNC 频率
4,304
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记忆技巧

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。

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