
saddle
词源
源自古英语 sadol,源自原始日耳曼语 *sadulaz,与荷兰语 zadel 和德语 Sattel 同源。
noun
❶ 马鞍,指骑乘时放置在动物(通常是马)背上的座位,用于支撑骑手。通常由皮革制成,配有脚蹬和固定带。
“He adjusted the saddle before mounting the horse.”
(他上马前调整了马鞍。)
“The leather saddle was worn out after years of use.”
(这个皮制马鞍经过多年使用已经磨损了。)
❶ 类似马鞍形状的物体或结构,如自行车座位、某些地形中的凹陷部分等。
“The bike saddle was uncomfortable for long rides.”
(这辆自行车的座椅不适合长途骑行。)
“There's a small saddle between the two hills.”
(两座小山之间有个马鞍形的凹陷。)
verb
❶ 给动物(通常是马)装上马鞍,准备骑乘。也比喻使某人承担繁重责任或负担。
“She saddled the horse before dawn.”
(她在黎明前给马装好了鞍。)
“Don't saddle me with your problems.”
(别把你的问题都推给我。)
常见短语
in the saddle — 处于控制或负责的位置,原指骑在马鞍上,现多比喻处于领导或掌控状态。
“After the election, the new mayor was firmly in the saddle.”
(选举结束后,新市长牢牢掌控着局面。)
saddle up — 给马装上马鞍准备骑行;也泛指做好出发或行动的准备。
“Cowboys saddled up at dawn for the cattle drive.”
(牛仔们在黎明时分装好马鞍准备赶牛。)