waist

US /weɪst/
UK /weɪst/
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腰, 腰部

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the chest and hips

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She tied a belt around her waist.
她把皮带系在腰间。
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He measured his waist for new trousers.
他量了量腰围，准备买新裤子。
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2.

腰部

the part of a garment that covers the waist

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The dress had a fitted waist.
这件连衣裙的腰部很合身。
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These trousers are too tight in the waist.
这条裤子腰部太紧了。