"girdle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 紧身带
• 腰带 (古代)

Definition

紧身带是一种围绕腰部穿戴的紧身衣物，通常用来支撑或塑形身体；也可以指古代使用的腰带式服饰。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Girdle' 是一种较为老式的女性内衣术语，现代更多用于医学或历史语境。不要与通常说的“belt”混淆。在生物学中，girdle 也可以指“一组骨骼”。

Examples

She wore a girdle under her dress to make her waist look smaller.

她在裙子里面穿了**紧身带**让腰看起来更细。

In ancient times, a girdle was often made of leather or cloth.

古时候，**腰带**常由皮革或布料制成。

The doctor suggested using a medical girdle for back support.

医生建议用一个医疗**腰带**来支撑背部。

My grandmother still has her old girdle from the 1960s.

我奶奶还保存着她1960年代的**紧身带**。

The knight tightened his girdle before going into battle.

骑士在上战场前系紧了**腰带**。

These days, most people use shapewear instead of a girdle.

现在，大多数人用塑形内衣而不用**紧身带**了。