stout

UK //staʊt//US //staʊt//

词源

源自中古英语 'stout'，来自古法语 'estout'（勇敢的，骄傲的），可能源自日耳曼语源。

❶ 形容人或动物体格健壮、结实，通常指身材粗壮但有力。

“The farmer was a stout man with broad shoulders.”

（那位农民是个肩膀宽阔的壮实男子。）

“She carried the heavy box with her stout arms.”

（她用结实的手臂搬起了那个沉重的箱子。）

❶ 形容物品坚固、厚实，不易损坏。

“He wore a stout pair of boots for the hike.”

（他穿了一双结实的靴子去徒步。）

“The castle was protected by stout walls.”

（城堡由坚固的城墙保护着。）

❶ 形容人意志坚定、勇敢，不轻易退缩。

“The soldiers made a stout defense of the city.”

（士兵们对城市进行了顽强的防御。）

“She had a stout heart and never gave up.”

（她有一颗坚定的心，从不放弃。）

同义词:strong, sturdy, robust, brave, determined

❶ 一种颜色较深、口感浓郁的黑啤酒，通常酒精含量较高。

“He ordered a pint of stout at the pub.”

（他在酒吧点了一品脱的黑啤酒。）

“Irish stout is famous for its rich flavor.”

（爱尔兰黑啤以其浓郁的口感而闻名。）

同义词:porter, dark beer

stout-hearted — 形容人勇敢、坚定，内心强大。

“The stout-hearted leader inspired his team to keep going.”

（那位勇敢的领导者激励他的团队继续前进。）