recumbent
UK/ri'kʌmbәnt/US
GREC2
释义
adj.
Lying down, especially in a resting or reclining position
躺着的,斜卧的
词根拆分
词根派生re-(向后)+ cumb(躺)+ -ent =「向后躺」。形容身体舒展斜倚、而非直立。recumbent 雕像沿墓平卧;recumbent 自行车让你靠在低座里向后蹬车。
词根 cumb 还连着 5 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
The patient was placed in a recumbent position for the examination.
检查时让病人取卧姿。
- 2.
A recumbent stone figure rested on top of the medieval tomb.
一尊石质卧像安卧在那座中世纪墓顶上。
- 3.
He rides a recumbent bicycle because it's easier on his back.
他骑卧式自行车,因为对腰背的负担更小。