"saddle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 马鞍

Definition

saddle 是放在马或类似动物背上供人骑乘的座具。根据语境，它也可以指自行车或摩托车的座位。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'saddle' 最常见的是指马鞍等骑乘用具。说自行车时，日常口语里更常说 'seat'，但在骑行领域 'saddle' 很常见。作动词时，'saddle someone with something' 表示把不想要的责任或负担加在某人身上。

Examples

The rider checked the saddle before getting on the horse.

骑手上马前检查了**马鞍**。

This bike has a soft saddle.

这辆自行车的**车座**很软。

She put the bag on the saddle.

她把包放在了**马鞍**上。

I need to adjust the saddle a little—it's too high.

我得把**车座**调一下——太高了。

He spent hours looking for a saddle that would fit the horse properly.

他花了好几个小时找一副适合那匹马的**马鞍**。

I got saddled with all the extra work after two people quit.

两个人辞职后，我一下子被**压上了**所有额外的工作。