recumbent
UK/ri'kʌmbәnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Lying down, especially in a resting or reclining position
躺着的，斜卧的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + cumb (lie) + -ent = 'lying back.' Describes a body stretched out and reclined rather than upright. A recumbent statue lies along a tomb; a recumbent bicycle lets you pedal while leaning back in a low seat.
Root cumb still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.recumbent figure躺卧的身影
- 2.recumbent position卧姿
- 3.recumbent statue卧姿雕像
- 4.recumbent bicycle卧式自行车
Example Sentences
- 1.
The patient was placed in a recumbent position for the examination.
- 2.
A recumbent stone figure rested on top of the medieval tomb.
- 3.
He rides a recumbent bicycle because it's easier on his back.