plural buckles
plural buckles
Learner's definition of BUCKLE
[count]
: a metal or plastic device that is attached to one end of a belt or strap and that is used to connect it to the other end(皮帶等的)搭扣,搭鈎 — see picture at shoe 2 buckle /ˈbʌkəl/ verb
buckles; buckled; buckling
buckles; buckled; buckling
Learner's definition of BUCKLE
1 [+ object]
a : to fasten (something, such as a belt) with a buckle用搭扣扣住 b : to attach (something) with a buckle用搭扣綁住 2
a [no object] : to bend or collapse from pressure, heat, etc.(因受壓、受熱而)變形,彎曲,坍塌 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 b [+ object] : to cause (something) to bend or collapse使彎曲;使坍塌
buckle down
[phrasal verb] informal
: to start to work hard開始努力工作
buckle up
[phrasal verb] US
: to fasten your seat belt in a car or other vehicle系安全帶