thighs
/θaɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [θˈaɪz] /θaɪ/ (ame, ipa) · [θˈaɪz] /ˈthī How to pronounce thigh (audio)/ (ame, mw)
thighs — noun
1. the upper parts of the legs between the hips and the knees
the upper parts of the legs between the hips and the knees
After the bike ride, Manuela rubbed her sore thighs beside the lake.
rub sore thighs after exercise
A warm cat settled across Christopher's thighs while he answered emails.
across someone's thighs while sitting
Jessica's wet jeans stuck to her thighs after the sudden summer storm.
The nurse covered Amira's thighs with a towel before the scan began.
Both thighs cramped at once when Hao sprinted up the final hill.
- upper legs
simpler everyday term for the same body area
- femurs
technically only the bones inside the thighs, not the whole flesh and muscle
文法句型
both thighs
[POSS] thighs
inner thighs
用法筆記
Usually used in the plural when talking about both upper legs together, especially for exercise pain, clothing fit, or something resting across your lap. Use the singular 'thigh' when only one side is meant.