Definitions
n. One of the curved bones surrounding the chest.
肋骨
n. A piece of meat containing an animal's rib bones.
排骨
v. To tease someone in a friendly way.
善意地取笑
Example
The doctor pointed to a rib on the model.
医生指着模型上的一根肋骨。
Wearing appropriate protective equipment can reduce the risk of rib injuries during contact sports.
参加身体接触类运动时，穿戴合适的防护装备可以降低肋骨受伤的风险。
Collocations
- broken rib
- rib cage
- grilled ribs
- rib someone about something
Word family
- ribbed (adj.)
Usage tip
表示排骨通常用复数ribs；动词rib属非正式用法。
FAQ
- What does rib mean?
- One of the curved bones surrounding the chest. A piece of meat containing an animal's rib bones. To tease someone in a friendly way.
- How is rib pronounced?
- UK /rɪb/, US /rɪb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
