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(皮带等的)搭扣,搭钩 — 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用搭扣绑住 2
a [no object] : to bend or collapse from pressure, heat, etc.(因受压、受热而)变形,弯曲,坍塌 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 b [+ object] : to cause (something) to bend or collapse使弯曲;使坍塌
buckle down
[phrasal verb] informal
: to start to work hard开始努力工作
buckle up
[phrasal verb] US
: to fasten your seat belt in a car or other vehicle系安全带