belt
Significado: A strip worn around the waist; a continuous band; a geographical region
A belt is a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist to support clothing or as a fashion accessory. It can also refer to a continuous band used in machinery, or a geographical region with distinctive characteristics, such as the 'Bible Belt' or 'Rust Belt.' As a verb, it means to fasten with a belt or to hit hard.
Ejemplos
- He tightened his belt before the long hike. 在长途徒步前他系紧了腰带。Se ajustó el cinturón antes de la larga caminata.彼は長いハイキングの前にベルトを締めました。그는 긴 하이킹 전에 벨트를 조였습니다.
- The conveyor belt carries packages to the loading area. 传送带将包裹运送到装货区。La cinta transportadora lleva los paquetes al área de carga.コンベヤーベルトが荷物を積み込みエリアに運びます。컨베이어 벨트가 짐을 적재 구역으로 운반합니다.
- The tornado tore through the agricultural belt. 龙卷风横扫了农业带。El tornado atravesó el cinturón agrícola.竜巻が農業地帯を通り抜けました。토네이도가 농업 지대를 관통했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'belt', from Proto-Germanic *baltjaz, borrowed from Latin 'balteus' (girdle, sword belt). The Romans' military belt became a standard word across Germanic languages.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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