
好词典

源自中古英语 stokki(粗短的),与古诺尔斯语 stokkr(树干)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语 *stukkaz。
❶ 形容人或动物身材矮壮结实,通常四肢短而粗,给人一种力量感。
“The stocky wrestler easily lifted his opponent.”
(那个矮壮的摔跤手轻松举起了对手。)
“She has a stocky build but moves surprisingly fast.”
(她身材敦实,但动作出奇地快。)
stocky build — 形容某人天生具有结实粗壮的身材特征,常用于中性或褒义描述。
“Despite his stocky build, he's an excellent dancer.”
(尽管他身材敦实,但舞跳得非常好。)