buckles

英 [ˈbʌklz]

美 [ˈbʌklz]

v. (使)搭扣扣住; (被)压垮，压弯; 双腿发软
n. (皮带等的)搭扣，锁扣
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柯林斯词典

N-COUNT （皮带等的）搭扣，搭钩
Abuckleis a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it.
1. He wore a belt with a large brass buckle.
  他系了条带有一个大的铜搭扣的皮带。
VERB 扣住；扣紧
When youbucklea belt or strap, you fasten it.
1. A door slammed in the house and a man came out buckling his belt.
  房子里的一扇门砰地关上，一个男子边扣腰带边走了出来。
V-ERG （因受热或受力）（使）弯曲，（使）变形
If an objectbucklesor if somethingbucklesit, it becomes bent as a result of very great heat or force.
1. The door was beginning to buckle from the intense heat...
  门在高温高热下开始变形。
2. A freak wave had buckled the deck.
  突然掀起的巨浪打弯了甲板。
VERB （双腿或膝盖因虚弱、劳累）发软
If your legs or kneesbuckle, they bend because they have become very weak or tired.
1. Mcanally's knees buckled and he crumpled down onto the floor...
  麦卡纳利双膝发软，瘫倒在地板上。
2. His right leg buckled under him.
  他的右腿发软打战。