gird
v (pt, pp girded or girt)
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with sth) (arch 古) surround sth 围绕某物
Trees girded the dark lake. 树木环绕著那阴暗的湖.
a sea-girt island 四面环海的岛.
2 [Tn.pr] ~ sb (with sth) (arch 古) clothe sb 给某人穿衣; 供某人以衣服
He girded himself with armour for the battle. 他穿好铠甲准备战斗.
3 (idm 习语) gird (up) one's `loins (rhet or joc 修辞或谑) prepare for action 准备行动.
4 (phr v) gird sth on (arch 古) fasten sth on, esp with a belt 将某物束紧, 扎住, 缠好(尤指用带子)
He girded on his sword. 他系上宝剑.
🗣️ 情景例句
As your uncle, I have always tried not to interfere in your affairs and I don't intend to begin now.
作为你的叔叔,我尽量避免干涉你的事情,我现在也不打算这样做。
Though the fox run,the chicken hath wings.
狐狸虽会跑,小鸡有翅膀。
When he returned to India he spoke in public about the situation in South Africa.