"gangly" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 瘦高（身体笨拙）

Definition

一个人，特别是儿童或青少年，身材高瘦，动作笨拙或不协调。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Gangly' 非正式，通常形容四肢修长但动作笨拙的人，常见于描述正在长高的青少年。类似于 'lanky'，但更突出笨拙感，多用于亲切、幽默场合。

Examples

The gangly boy tripped over his own feet.

那个**瘦高**的男孩被自己的脚绊倒了。

My cousin was very gangly as a teenager.

我表弟在青少年时非常**瘦高**。

He had a gangly frame, with long arms and legs.

他有一个**瘦高**的身材，手脚很长。

That gangly puppy will probably grow into his paws soon.

那只**瘦高**的小狗很快会长成和爪子一样大的体型。

Don’t worry if your son looks a bit gangly now; he'll grow into his body.

别担心你儿子现在看起来有点**瘦高**，他会长成合适的体型的。

She used to be so gangly, but now she’s really graceful.

她以前很**瘦高**，但现在非常优雅。