strap
noun [ C ] uk/stræp/ us/stræp/
C2 皮带;带子
a narrow piece of leather or other strong material used for fastening something or giving support
Could you help me fasten this strap around my suitcase? 你能帮我用这条带子把手提箱系紧吗？
（用作构词成分）…带
with this meaning as a combining form
a watch strap 表带
shoes with ankle straps 踝带鞋
（公共汽车、火车或其他公共车辆里便于站立的乘客抓握的）吊带
a strong strip of material hanging from the roof of a bus, train, or other public vehicle for passengers to hold onto if they are standing
- More examples
- To keep the helmet in position, fasten the strap beneath the chin.
- The strap had rubbed against his skin and caused irritation.
- Is the strap on this helmet adjustable?
- Tighten the straps so they don't rub.
- It's a frame rucksack with a belt and padded shoulder straps.
strap
verb [ T usually + adv/prep ] uk/stræp/ us/stræp/ -pp-
用带子系（或捆、绑）
to fasten something in position by fastening a narrow piece of leather or other strong material around it
Are the kids strapped into their car seats? 给孩子们系好坐椅安全带了吗？
We strapped the surfboard to the car roof. 我们把冲浪板绑在汽车顶篷上。
Phrasal verbs
strap someone in 为（某人）系好安全带
to fasten a seat belt around someone in a car, aircraft, or other vehicle, for safety purposes
Are you kids strapped in back there? 孩子们，你们在后面系好安全带了吗？
strap something up 包扎，给…打绷带
to wrap a leg, arm, or other part of the body in a bandage (= strip of material for wrapping around injuries)
He injured himself playing football and his arm was strapped up. 他踢足球弄伤了自己，胳膊打了绷带。