wiry的意思

wiry

英式音标['waɪəri]
美式英标['waɪərɪ]

基本解释

adj. 金属线制的；金属丝般的；坚硬的；瘦长结实的；（噪音）尖细的

中文词源

wiry 像金属丝的，瘦而结实的

来自wire,金属丝。

英文词源

wiry (adj.): 1580s, "made of wire," from wire (n.) + -y (2). As "resembling wire" from 1590s; of persons, "lean, sinewy," by 1808. Related: Wiriness.

实用例句

1. My horse is small but wiry and sure-footed.: 我的马虽矮小，但精瘦结实，走路稳当。

2. His body is wiry and athletic.: 他长得清瘦而结实，体格健美。

3. a wiry little man: 清瘦结实的小个男子

4. Her wiry hair was pushed up on top of her head in an untidy bun.: 她粗硬的头发向上梳起，在头顶乱糟糟地盘成了个发髻。

5. His father turned, the wiry figure walking a little stiffly.: 他父亲转过身来, 他那瘦长结实的身躯走路有点不灵活.

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