词汇 underbelly 在中文的含义

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underbelly

US /ˈʌn.dɚˌbel.i/
UK /ˈʌn.dəˌbel.i/
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名词

1.

腹部, 下腹

the soft underside of an animal's body

示例:
The crocodile's underbelly was surprisingly vulnerable.
鳄鱼的腹部出乎意料地脆弱。
The dog rolled over, exposing its soft underbelly.
狗翻了个身,露出了柔软的腹部
2.

软肋, 阴暗面

a vulnerable or weak part of something

示例:
The company's financial underbelly was exposed during the crisis.
公司财务上的软肋在危机中暴露无遗。
The documentary explored the dark underbelly of the city.
这部纪录片探讨了这座城市的阴暗