breast
n.胸脯，乳房；胸部 vt.挺胸迎…而上
释义2：
breast
/ brest /
◙ noun1. either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body which secrete milk after pregnancy• （女性的）乳房 the corresponding less-developed part of a man's body• （男性的）乳房 a person's chest• 胸部，胸膛 »her heart was hammering in her breast. 她的心在胸口怦怦直跳。 the corresponding part of a bird or mammal• （鸟或哺乳动物的）胸膛，胸脯 »[as modifier] the breast feathers of the doves. 鸽子胸部的羽毛。 a joint of meat or portion of poultry cut from such a part• （家禽的）胸脯肉 »Lisa popped a breast of chicken into the microwave. 莉沙把一片鸡胸肉放进微波炉去烤。 the part of a garment that covers the chest• （衣服的）胸部 »[as modifier] a breast pocket. 胸袋。 a person's chest regarded as the seat of the emotions• 心窝，情感 »wild feelings of frustration were rising up in his breast. 他的心里升腾起强烈的挫折感。◙ verb1. [with obj.] face and move forwards against or through (something)• 面对，挺胸而上 »I watched him breast the wave. 我看见他挺胸迎浪而去。 reach the top of (a hill)• 攀登（山的）顶峰【IDIOMS】
◘ beat one's breast1. make an exaggerated show of sorrow, despair, or regret• 捶胸（以示悲哀，失望或懊悔之情）◘ make a clean breast of something --› see clean 【派生】
♦ breasted adjective【语源】
1. Old English brēost, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch borst and German Brust
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