Stout



GRE Barron TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.肥胖的; 强壮的
• ［英］ adj.肥胖的 ( bulky in body) ; 强壮的 ( sturdy, vigorous)
• ［例］ a stout wall ( 坚固的墙) ／stout legs ( 粗壮的腿)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French estut, estout, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stolz proud; perhaps akin to Old High German stelza stilt — more at stilt
• Date: 14th century
• 1. strong of character: as
  • a. brave, bold
  • b. firm, determined; also obstinate, uncompromising
• 2. physically or materially strong:
  • a. sturdy, vigorous
  • b. staunch, enduring
  • c. sturdily constructed ; substantial
• 3. forceful <a stout attack>; also violent <a stout wind>
• 4. bulky in body ; fat
• Synonyms: see strong
• ? stoutish adjective
• ? stoutly adverb
• ? stoutness noun

II. noun

• Date: 1677
• 1. a very dark full-bodied ale with a distinctive malty flavor
• 2.
  • a. a fat person
  • b. a clothing size designed for the large figure

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