hip
复数形式
hips
1
臀部, 髋部
each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body
The hip is a major joint in the human body that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis. It forms the articulation point between the lower body and the upper body, providing stability, support, and range of motion. The hip is located on the side of the body and is responsible for bearing weight, facilitating walking and movement, and maintaining balance. It consists of a ball-and-socket joint that allows for various motions, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation. The hip is crucial for overall mobility and is surrounded by muscles, tendons, and ligaments that provide strength and control during physical activities.
- She rested her hands on her hips while contemplating the situation.
她在思考情况时把手放在臀部上。
- He felt a sharp pain in his hip after the long run.
长跑后他感到臀部一阵剧痛。
- She wore a sash that draped elegantly over her hip.
她戴着一条优雅地垂在臀部的饰带。
- The jeans fit perfectly around his hips, providing both comfort and style.
这条牛仔裤完美贴合他的臀部,既舒适又时尚。
- The workout included exercises to strengthen the hips.
锻炼包括加强臀部的练习。
3
the skeletal structure in vertebrates that supports the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or their equivalents in other animals
- The pelvis forms the base of the spine and the hips.
- Evolutionary biologists study differences in hip structures among primates.
- The dinosaur's hips suggest it walked upright.
- The skeleton showed damage to the hip bones.
- Birds have a distinctive hip formation.
4
the ball-and-socket joint where the femur meets the acetabulum
- Stretching can relieve stiffness in the hips.
- Hip fractures are common in the elderly.
- Arthritis often affects the hips.
- The patient received a prosthetic hip.
- The doctor checked the mobility of his hip.
5
the external angle created where the sloping side of a roof meets the sloping end
- The carpenter reinforced the hip of the roof.
- Rainwater flowed down the hip and into the gutter.
- Hip rafters were installed during construction.
- The hip gave the roof its distinct shape.
- The roofer replaced the shingles along the hip.