"dumbbell" in Chinese (Simplified)
哑铃
Definition
哑铃是一种两端有重物的短杠,用于锻炼和力量训练,通常单手握持。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
"Dumbbell" 专指哑铃(单手持用的小型运动器械),不同于 "barbell"(杠铃)。过去 "dumbbell" 也可指愚蠢的人,但现在很少这样用。
Examples
I lift a dumbbell in each hand at the gym.
我在健身房每只手举一个**哑铃**。
She bought new dumbbells for her workouts at home.
她为在家锻炼买了新的**哑铃**。
Please put the dumbbell back on the rack after use.
请用完后把**哑铃**放回架子上。
I started with light dumbbells, but now I can handle much heavier ones.
我一开始用的是轻的**哑铃**,现在已经能举更重的了。
Don’t drop the dumbbells on the floor—they can damage it.
不要把**哑铃**扔在地上,会把地板搞坏。
For bicep curls, grab a pair of dumbbells and keep your back straight.
做肱二头肌弯举时,拿一对**哑铃**,背部保持挺直。