girth
UK [gɜ:θ] US [gɝ:θ] noun
MEASUREMENT 测量
countable or uncountable
■the distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree or a body 围长；干围；腰围•The oak was 2 metres in girth.这棵橡树干围长两米。 •humorous His ample girth was evidence of his love of good food.他那粗大的腰身显示他极其贪吃。
UK [gɜ:θ] US [gɝ:θ] noun
HORSE EQUIPMENT 马具
countable
■the strap which goes around the middle of a horse to keep the saddle (= rider's seat) or the load in the right position （固定马鞍或鞍上货物的）肚带•Loosen the girth a little.把马的肚带松一松。 |