
好词典

源自中古英语 'hele'(脚跟),后引申为穿着有跟鞋或携带武器(武器常挂在脚边)。
❶ 指穿着有跟鞋的状态,通常用于描述女性穿着高跟鞋时的姿态或形象。
“She looked elegant and confident, perfectly heeled in her black stilettos.”
(她穿着黑色细高跟鞋,看起来优雅自信。)
“The actress was always heeled at red carpet events.”
(这位女演员在红毯活动上总是穿着高跟鞋。)
❶ 指携带武器,尤其是枪支的状态,常用于非正式或俚语中。
“The detective always made sure he was heeled before going into dangerous situations.”
(这位侦探在进入危险情况前总是确保自己带了枪。)
“In those days, every cowboy was heeled with a revolver.”
(在那个年代,每个牛仔都随身携带左轮手枪。)
well-heeled — 形容某人非常富有或经济状况良好,通常带有社会地位高的含义。
“The charity event was attended by many well-heeled donors.”
(许多富有的捐助者参加了这次慈善活动。)