waist

noun

UK/weɪst/
US/weɪst/

Definitions of waist noun

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)

    The part of the human body located above the hips and slightly narrower than them.

    腰;腰部

    • A slender waist / a narrow waist / a tiny waist / a wide waist / a thick waist.

      纤细的腰围/窄腰/细腰/宽腰/粗腰。

    • These pants feel a little snug around my waist.

      这条裤子在我的腰部感觉有点紧。

    • She accentuated her waist with a belt.

      她用腰带突显了她的腰部。

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    The part of a garment that fits around or covers the area between the hips and the ribs.

    (衣服的)腰部

    • The dress has a high waist design.

      这件连衣裙采用高腰设计。

    • The coat has an adjustable waist.

      这件外套的腰部是可调节的。

    • The shirt has a fitted waist.

      这件衬衫的腰部是贴合的。