stout
adj
1 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
strong and thick 粗壮的; 结实的
stout boots for climbing 登山用的结实的靴子
a stout walking-stick 粗大的手杖.
2 (esp euph 尤作委婉语) (of a person) rather fat; solidly built (指人)相当胖的, 强壮的
She´s growing rather stout. 她渐渐富态了. =>Usage at fat1 用法见fat1.
3 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(fml 文) determined, brave and resolute 坚决的; 勇敢的; 不屈不挠的: a stout heart 勇气
offer stout resistance 作顽强的抵抗. stout, n
(a) [U] type of strong dark beer (烈性的)黑啤酒.
(b) [C] glass of this 一杯黑啤酒
Three stouts, please. 劳驾, 来三杯黑啤酒.