girth
/ɡɜːθ/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡɜːrθ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgərth/ (ame, mw)
girth — 名詞
- girthsingular
- girthsplural
1. the measurement of the distance around the widest part of a rounded object or a
周長
物體最粗處的長度
the measurement of the distance around the widest part of a rounded object or a person's or animal's body.
The old oak tree in the park has a girth of over three metres.
公園裡那棵老橡樹的周長超過三公尺。
has a girth of + measurement
Taro checked the parcel's girth to see if it would fit through the mail slot.
Taro 量了包裹的周長，確認能否放入郵件投遞口。
Amara laughed when the tailor said her girth had grown since last winter.
Amara 聽到裁縫師說她的腰圍比去年冬天增加了，忍不住笑了出來。
The fisherman showed the fish's huge girth by spreading his hands apart.
漁夫雙手張開，比劃著那條魚的巨大身圍。
A large girth around the middle can increase the risk of certain health problems.
腰圍過大可能增加某些健康問題的風險。
- circumference
more precise in mathematical contexts, especially for perfect circles
- width
measures only one side of an object, not the whole distance around
用法筆記
Often used about a person's waist measurement, a tree trunk, or a cylindrical object. More specific than 'width', which only measures one flat side.
常見錯誤
2. a strong band fastened around the belly of a horse or other riding animal to hol
肚帶
固定馬鞍的綁帶
a strong band fastened around the belly of a horse or other riding animal to hold a saddle or a load in place.
Diego tightened the girth before helping his younger sister onto the horse.
Diego 把肚帶拉緊，然後扶妹妹上馬。
tighten the girth
The worn leather girth rubbed against the horse's belly during the long ride.
那條磨損的皮革肚帶在長途騎乘中摩擦著馬的腹部。
Kofi checked the girth twice to make sure the saddle would not slip sideways.
Kofi 檢查了兩次肚帶，確保馬鞍不會滑到一側。
A loose girth is dangerous because the saddle may slip and the rider could fall.
肚帶太鬆很危險，因為馬鞍可能滑動，騎手可能會摔下來。
- cinch
more common in American English for the same piece of equipment
用法筆記
Equestrian equipment term. In everyday speech, horse owners typically say 'girth' rather than 'belt' or 'strap' for this specific part.
常見錯誤
girth — 動詞
- girthpresent simple I / you / we / they
- girths3rd person singular
- girthing-ing form
- girthedpast simple
1. to form a circle around something, completely surrounding it on all sides.
環繞
形成環狀包圍
to form a circle around something, completely surrounding it on all sides.
A thick stone wall girthed the ancient castle on all four sides.
一道厚厚的石牆從四面環繞著這座古堡。
inanimate subject (stone wall) + girthed object
The wide leather belt girthed Nadia's waist and held her dress in place.
那條寬皮革腰帶環住 Nadia 的腰，將裙子的位置固定住。
Tall pine trees girth the small wooden cabin from every direction.
高大的松樹從四面八方環繞著這間小木屋。
A strong metal band girthed the barrel to stop the wooden planks from coming apart.
一條牢固的金屬圈環住木桶，防止木板鬆脫。
文法句型
girth + object (something/someone)
be girthed by + noun phrase
用法筆記
Mostly used in formal or literary writing. In everyday English, 'surround' or 'encircle' is far more common.
常見錯誤
2. to tie or fasten something tightly around the middle of an animal or object usin
束緊
用綁帶繫緊固定
to tie or fasten something tightly around the middle of an animal or object using a band or strap.
Arjun girthed the saddle carefully before leading the pony out of the stable.
Arjun 仔細束緊馬鞍，然後牽著小馬走出馬廄。
girth + saddle (equestrian object)
The rider girthed the pack tightly to balance the load on the mule.
騎手把馱包束緊，讓驢子兩側的負載保持平衡。
Deepa girthed the canvas tent cover over the camping gear with a strong nylon cord.
Deepa 用一條強韌的尼龍繩把帆布帳篷罩束緊在露營裝備上。
Before the race every jockey girths the saddle one last time for safety.
比賽前，每位騎師都會最後一次束緊馬鞍以確保安全。
- cinch
more common in American English, especially for saddle fastening
文法句型
girth + object + around/to + noun phrase
girth + object + with + strap/band
用法筆記
Associated mainly with securing riding saddles or loads on pack animals. Rarely used for general fastening.
常見錯誤
3. to measure the distance around the outside of a person's or animal's body, or ar
量周長
量測物體外圍尺寸
to measure the distance around the outside of a person's or animal's body, or around a tree trunk or other rounded object.
The vet girthed the pregnant mare to estimate how far along the pregnancy was.
獸醫量了那匹懷孕母馬的腹圍，估算預產期還有多久。
girth + animal (veterinary context)
Omar girthed the tree trunk with string and marked the length on his ruler.
Omar 用一條繩子繞住樹幹量周長，然後在尺上記下長度。
The tailor girthed each customer with a tape before cutting the coat fabric.
裁縫師用軟尺量了每位顧客的胸圍，然後裁剪大衣布料。
Erika girthed her dog's chest to find the right size for the new harness.
Erika 量了她那隻狗的胸圍，以便找到新胸背帶的正確尺寸。
- measure around
plainer, everyday alternative; less formal
文法句型
girth + object (tree, animal, person)
用法筆記
A technical or specialized sense. In everyday English, 'measure the girth of' (noun construction) is more common.