词汇 wiry 在中文的含义

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wiry

US /ˈwaɪr.i/
UK /ˈwaɪə.ri/
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形容词

1.

钢丝状的, 坚硬的

resembling wire; stiff and metallic

示例:
The old fence was made of wiry strands.
旧栅栏是由钢丝状的股线制成的。
He had a shock of wiry black hair.
他有一头钢丝般的黑发。
2.

结实的, 瘦而强壮的

(of a person or animal) thin but strong and muscular

示例:
The boxer had a lean, wiry physique.
这位拳击手身材精瘦,结实
Despite his age, the old man was surprisingly wiry.
尽管年事已高,这位老人却出奇地结实