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straps

UK //stræps//US //stræps//

词源

源自中古英语 'strappe',可能与古英语 'stropp'(带子)有关,最终来自拉丁语 'stroppus'(绳索)。

noun

❶ 指用来固定、捆绑或支撑物体的带子或绳索,通常由布料、皮革或塑料制成,常见于背包、鞋子或衣物上。

“She adjusted the straps on her backpack before hiking.”

(她在徒步前调整了背包的肩带。)

“The sandals have adjustable straps for a better fit.”

(这双凉鞋有可调节的带子,穿着更合脚。)

同义词:bands, belts, ties, fasteners, cords

verb

❶ 用带子固定或捆绑某物,使其牢固或便于携带。

“He strapped the boxes together with nylon straps.”

(他用尼龙带把箱子捆在一起。)

“The nurse strapped the blood pressure monitor to my arm.”

(护士用绑带把血压计固定在我手臂上。)

同义词:fasten, secure, bind, tie, lash

常见短语

shoulder straps — 指衣物或包具上跨过肩膀的承重带子,用于分散重量或固定物品。

“The shoulder straps on this bag are designed to reduce back strain.”

(这款包的肩带设计能减轻背部压力。)

strap in — 系好安全带(多用于交通工具),引申为做好准备的俚语表达。

“Please strap in, the plane is about to take off.”

(请系好安全带,飞机即将起飞。)