
好词典

源自box(拳击)+ -er(表示人),指拳击手;作为服装意义的boxers则因其宽松设计类似拳击短裤而得名。
❶ 指拳击运动员,即参与拳击运动的职业或业余选手,通常在拳击比赛中进行对抗。
“The two boxers shook hands before the match.”
(两名拳击手在比赛前握手致意。)
“Many famous boxers come from humble backgrounds.”
(许多著名拳击手出身贫寒。)
❶ 指男性穿的一种宽松短裤,通常作为内裤或休闲裤使用,特点是裤腿宽大舒适。
“He prefers wearing boxers instead of briefs.”
(他更喜欢穿宽松短裤而不是三角内裤。)
“These cotton boxers are very comfortable for sleeping.”
(这些棉质宽松短裤睡觉时非常舒适。)
boxers or briefs — 一个常见问题,询问对方偏好穿宽松短裤还是紧身内裤,常用于非正式场合或幽默对话中。
“During the interview, the celebrity was asked the classic 'boxers or briefs' question.”
(在采访中,这位名人被问到了经典的'喜欢宽松短裤还是紧身内裤'的问题。)