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waists

UK //weɪsts//US //weɪsts//

词源

源自中古英语 'wast',与古英语 'wæst'(生长,大小)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语。

noun

❶ 指人体的腰部区域,通常位于肋骨和臀部之间,是躯干最细的部分。

“She tied a belt around her waists to highlight her figure.”

(她在腰间系了一条腰带以突出身材。)

“The dresses were designed to cinch at the waists for a flattering look.”

(这些连衣裙的设计在腰部收紧,以塑造更美的轮廓。)

同义词:midriffs, middles, trunks

常见短语

narrow waists — 形容腰部纤细,通常用于描述身材或服装设计。

“The Victorian dresses emphasized narrow waists with corsets.”

(维多利亚时代的连衣裙用束腰强调纤细的腰部。)