Definitions
n. The middle part of your body above your hips.
腰；腰部
n. The part of a garment that fits around your waist.
衣服的腰部
Example
These trousers fit perfectly around my waist now.
这条裤子的腰围现在正好适合我。
Measuring waist size can help health professionals assess certain risks associated with excess body fat.
测量腰围能帮助医护人员评估与体脂过多相关的某些风险。
Collocations
- waist size
- around the waist
- from the waist up
Word family
- waistline (n.)
Usage tip
waist指腰，与表示浪费的waste同音。
FAQ
- What does waist mean?
- The middle part of your body above your hips. The part of a garment that fits around your waist.
- How is waist pronounced?
- UK /weɪst/, US /weɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
