A girdle is a piece of women's underwear that fits tightly around the stomach and hips.
VERB
围绕;环绕
If one thing girdles another, it surrounds it.
例句
Weather satellites have observed a ring of volcanic ash girdling the earth...气象卫星观测到一个环绕地球的火山灰带。The old town centre is girdled by a boulevard lined with trees.一条林阴大道环绕古城的中心。
英汉词典释义
n.
腰带
A good name is better than a golden girdle.美名胜过金腰带。All the keys hang not at one man’s girdle.钥匙不一定都挂在一个人的腰带上。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. an encircling or ringlike structure
2. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
3. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
Verb
1. cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients;