buckle
noun
UK/ˈbʌk.ᵊl/
US/ˈbʌk.ᵊl/
Definitions of buckle noun
fastener(扣件)
- Countable(可数名词)
A piece of metal at one end of a belt or strap, used to fasten the two ends together.
带扣；搭扣
verb
UK/ˈbʌk.ᵊl/
US/ˈbʌk.ᵊl/
Definitions of buckle verb
fasten(固定)
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To fasten or be fastened with a buckle.
用扣环扣住
bend(弯曲)
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To bend something or become bent, often as a result of force, heat, or weakness.
弯曲；变形
The intense heat caused the factory roof to buckle.
高温导致工厂的屋顶变形。
Both wheels on the bicycle have severely buckled.
自行车的两个轮子都严重变形了。
I felt dizzy and my knees began to buckle.
我感到头晕，膝盖开始发软。
Phrases of buckle verb
- buckle under something
To be unable to withstand a difficult situation and succumb to it.
屈服于（困难的状况）
• Faced with such immense pressure, many companies might buckle under and downsize.
面对如此巨大的压力，许多公司可能会屈服并缩减规模。
Phrasal Verbs of buckle
- buckle down
to commence working diligently
着手专心工作
• Before the exam, I decided to buckle down and study hard to improve my grades.
在考试前，我决定认真学习，以提高我的成绩。