"stirrup" in Chinese (Simplified)
马镫
Definition
马镫是马鞍两侧各挂一个的扁圆圈或环,用来支撑骑手的脚。这个词有时也指其他类似的支撑装置,如医疗检查时使用的支撑架。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于骑马,但在医学中也可用(如妇科检查时的腿支架)。通常成对出现(一只脚一个)。不要和 “stir up”(搅拌、激起)混淆。
Examples
The rider put his foot in the stirrup before climbing on the horse.
骑手在上马前把脚放进了**马镫**。
Be careful not to lose your stirrup while riding.
骑马时要小心,不要丢了**马镫**。
She checked that both stirrups were at the same height.
她检查了两个**马镫**是否一样高。
After his foot slipped out of the stirrup, he almost fell off the horse.
他的脚从**马镫**滑出后,差点从马上摔下来。
The doctor asked her to put her feet in the stirrups during the exam.
医生让她在检查时把脚放到**支架**上。
He adjusted the length of the stirrup so it fit his leg better.
他调整了**马镫**的长度,让它更适合自己的腿。