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Saddlebags Meaning in English

word · lemma: saddlebag

ˈsædəɫˌbæɡz
SAD-uhl-bagz
sˈædəlbˌæɡz
SAD-uhl-bagz

释义

Saddlebags are large bags that hang over the back of a horse or bike, used for carrying things. In informal contexts, it can also refer to extra fat on a person’s hips or upper thighs.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used in contexts of horseback riding, cycling, or motorcycling. In an informal, sometimes unkind way, 'saddlebags' describes excess fat on hips/thighs. Plural is standard even for one set. Common collocations: 'leather saddlebags', 'bike saddlebags', 'fit in the saddlebags'.

例句

The horse carries our food in its saddlebags.

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She packed her clothes into the motorcycle saddlebags.

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Can you put the water bottles in the saddlebags?

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The cyclist keeps his tools in the saddlebags for long trips.

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After the holidays, I noticed my saddlebags had grown a bit.

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Those vintage leather saddlebags look great on your bike!

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