body-build

Thân thiện

A young athlete has a lean and muscular body-build.

Definition

Noun: 1. Physical structure and composition: The particular form, structure, and muscular development of a person's body; one's physique or build. It refers to the overall shape and proportions determined by bone structure, muscle mass, and fat distribution.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Regular weight training can significantly alter your body-build over time.
  • He has the ideal body-build for a swimmer, with broad shoulders and a long torso.
  • Genetics play a major role in determining a person's basic body-build.

Advanced Usage

• "To have a [descriptor] body-build": A common construction to describe the type of physique.
  • He has a stocky body-build, which makes him very strong.
  • Her slender body-build is well-suited for long-distance running.

Variants and Related Words

• Physique (n): A direct synonym for body-build, often used in more formal or descriptive contexts.
  • She has an athletic physique.
• Build (n): A more common and slightly less formal synonym.
  • He is a man of large build.
• Somatotype (n): A technical or scientific term classifying body types (e.g., ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph).
  • The theory of somatotypes categorizes body-build into three main groups.

Synonyms

• Physique
• Build
• Frame
• Constitution (when emphasizing overall health and strength)
• Figure (often used for a woman's body shape)

Related Phrases

• Body type: A very common phrase with essentially the same meaning as body-build.
  • Understanding your body type can help you choose the most flattering clothes.
• Physical makeup: A more general term that can include body-build as one component.
  • His physical makeup includes both a sturdy body-build and great endurance.

Học thuật

Noun

1. constitution of the human body

Từ đồng nghĩa

• physique
• build
• habitus