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stocky

UK //ˈstɒki//US //ˈstɑːki//

词源

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。

adjective

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。)

同义词:sturdy, thickset, chunky, heavyset, compact

常见短语

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。)