thighs

/θaɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [θˈaɪz] /θaɪ/ (ame, ipa) · [θˈaɪz] /ˈthī How to pronounce thigh (audio)/ (ame, mw)

thighs — 名詞

1. the upper parts of the legs between the hips and the knees

1.名詞A2
釋義

大腿

臀部到膝蓋之間的腿部上段

the upper parts of the legs between the hips and the knees

例句

After the bike ride, Manuela rubbed her sore thighs beside the lake.

騎完單車後，Manuela 坐在湖邊揉著痠痛的大腿。

rub sore thighs after exercise

A warm cat settled across Christopher's thighs while he answered emails.

Christopher 回電子郵件時，一隻暖呼呼的貓窩在他的大腿上。

across someone's thighs while sitting

同義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌My thighs is sore after the race.
✅My thighs are sore after the race.
💡when talking about both upper legs, use the plural noun with a plural verb.