noun🔗Share疝气带, 撑带。 A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place."My grandfather wears a truss to support his hernia and prevent it from bulging out. "我爷爷戴着疝气带,用来支撑他的疝气,防止它突出。medicinebodydeviceaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share桁架,构架。 A structure made up of one or more triangular units made from straight beams of wood or metal, which is used to support a structure as in a roof or bridge."The construction workers used a strong steel truss to support the new roof of the school gymnasium. "建筑工人们用坚固的钢桁架来支撑学校体育馆的新屋顶。architecturebuildingstructurematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share桁架, 构架. A triangular bracket."The carpenter added a truss under the shelf to provide extra support. "木匠在架子下面加了一个三角构架,以提供额外的支撑。architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一捆,一包,一扎 An old English farming measurement. One truss of straw equalled 36 pounds, a truss of old hay equalled 56 pounds, a truss of new hay equalled 60 pounds, and 36 trusses equalled one load.""The farmer calculated he needed to sell at least ten trusses of new hay to cover the cost of fertilizer." "农夫计算出他至少需要卖掉十捆新干草才能支付肥料的成本。agricultureunitamounthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share捆,包,束 A bundle; a package."The farmer carried a truss of hay to the barn for the horses. "农夫扛着一捆干草去谷仓喂马。itemmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share衬垫内衣,防护内衬 A padded jacket or dress worn under armour, to protect the body from the effects of friction."The knight carefully adjusted his truss under his heavy armor before mounting his horse for battle. "骑士在穿上沉重的盔甲前,小心地调整了贴身穿着的防护内衬,然后才骑上战马准备作战。militarywearbodymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share胸衣,束腹。 Part of a woman's dress; a stomacher."While visiting the museum's fashion exhibit, my sister pointed to an elaborate 18th-century gown and said, "See that stiff, decorative panel on the front of the bodice? That's a truss, also known as a stomacher." "参观博物馆的时装展览时,我妹妹指着一件做工精致的18世纪礼服说:“看到上衣前面那块僵硬、装饰性的面板了吗?那是一种胸衣,也叫束腹。”wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share花簇,束花. A tuft of flowers formed at the top of the main stem of certain plants."The tomato plant had a beautiful truss of bright yellow blossoms at the very top, promising a bountiful harvest soon. "那棵番茄植株顶端长着一簇美丽的鲜黄色花簇,预示着不久后就会迎来丰收。plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share桁架,构架 The rope or iron used to keep the centre of a yard to the mast."The sailor carefully adjusted the truss to hold the center of the sailboat's yard firmly to the mast. "水手小心地调整桁架,以确保帆船的帆桁中心牢固地固定在桅杆上。nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share捆扎,缚。 To tie up a bird before cooking it."Before putting the turkey in the oven, remember to truss it with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly. "把火鸡放进烤箱之前,记得用厨房绳子把它捆扎好,这样能帮助它均匀受热。foodbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share捆绑,缚住。 To secure or bind with ropes."The rescuers had to truss the injured hiker to the stretcher before they could carry him down the mountain. "救援人员必须先把受伤的徒步者用绳子牢牢地捆绑在担架上,才能把他抬下山。actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share支撑,支持。 To support."The construction workers will truss the roof beams with steel supports to make the building stronger. "建筑工人会用钢架支撑屋顶横梁,以增强建筑物的强度。structurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抓住, 紧 पकड़, 猛扑. To take fast hold of; to seize and hold firmly; to pounce upon."The cat waited patiently by the mouse hole, ready to truss any unfortunate rodent that dared to emerge. "猫咪耐心地守在鼠洞旁,准备随时猛扑出来,抓住任何胆敢露头的倒霉老鼠。actionanimalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share加固,支撑. To strengthen or stiffen, as a beam or girder, by means of a brace or braces."The construction crew had to truss the old wooden bridge with steel beams to make it safe for heavier vehicles. "为了确保旧木桥能够安全通行重型车辆,施工队不得不使用钢梁加固支撑它。architecturebuildingtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share绞死, 处以绞刑 To execute by hanging; to hang; usually with up."Context: This definition of "truss" is archaic and rarely used today. It's most often found in historical contexts. Sentence: "If found guilty of treason, the king threatened to truss his enemies up at dawn." "如果被判叛国罪,国王威胁要在黎明时将他的敌人绞死。lawactiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading