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stirrups

UK //ˈstɪr.əps//US //ˈstɝː.əps//

词源

源自古英语 'stigrāp',由 'stīgan'(攀登)和 'rāp'(绳子)组成,最初指帮助上马的绳环。

noun

❶ 马镫,骑乘时挂在马鞍两侧的金属或皮革环,供骑手放脚以保持平衡。

“She adjusted the stirrups before mounting the horse.”

(她上马前调整了马镫。)

“The rider's feet slipped out of the stirrups during the jump.”

(跳跃时骑手的脚从马镫中滑了出来。)

❶ 医学中用于支撑或固定的镫形器具,如骨科或妇科检查时使用的设备。

“The patient placed her feet in the stirrups during the examination.”

(检查时患者将脚放在脚镫上。)

“The doctor adjusted the height of the stirrups for comfort.”

(医生调整了脚镫的高度以让患者更舒适。)

同义词:footrests, supports, brackets

常见短语

in the stirrups — 指骑马时脚放在马镫中,或医学检查时脚放在支撑镫上。

“The cowboy was firmly in the stirrups as he rode the bucking bronco.”

(牛仔骑在跳跃的野马上时,双脚牢牢地踩在马镫里。)