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bust

/bʌst/

CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #5605 in the learning path

半身像;胸像

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Definitions

n. a sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest

半身像;胸像

n. a woman's chest, or its measurement

女性胸部;胸围

Example

A marble bust stood beside the museum entrance.

博物馆入口旁立着一尊大理石半身像。

Displaying a bust of a local artist can help museums connect visitors with their community's cultural history.

展出当地艺术家的半身像,有助于博物馆让参观者了解所在社区的文化历史。

Collocations

  • a marble bust
  • a bronze bust
  • bust measurement

Usage tip

指雕像时是可数名词,通常只有头、肩和胸部。

FAQ

What does bust mean?
a sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest a woman's chest, or its measurement
How is bust pronounced?
UK /bʌst/, US /bʌst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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