girdle
🇺🇸
/ˈɡɜːrdl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡɜːdl/
A girdle is a type of close-fitting undergarment worn around the waist and hips to shape or support the body.
She wore a girdle to smooth out her silhouette for the formal event.
她为了正式场合的轮廓,穿了一条紧身褡子。
A girdle can also be a belt or strap that is tied around the waist to hold up clothing.
He used a girdle to keep his pants from falling down during the race.
他用腰带防止裤子在跑步时掉下来。
A girdle can also refer to something that encircles or surrounds an object.
The ancient castle was surrounded by a girdle of dense forest.
这座古老的城堡被茂密的森林环绕。
To girdle something means to encircle or surround it.
The mountain range girdled the valley, creating a natural barrier.
山脉环绕着山谷,形成了一个自然屏障。