pear-shaped

• 形容形状下宽上窄，像梨一样；也用于比喻事情搞砸了、出了岔子或变得一团糟。

Describes a shape that is wider at the bottom than the top, resembling a pear; also used idiomatically to describe a situation that has gone wrong.

1. Tapered round shapeB1formal

   Having a shape that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, resembling a pear.

   梨形的

   • The vase has a beautiful pear-shaped design.
   • She has a pear-shaped figure, with wider hips and a narrower waist.
   • The pendant was a small, pear-shaped piece of amber.

2. Rich and full soundC1formal

   Describing a sound that is deep, resonant, and well-rounded.

   圆润饱满

   • The singer's voice was pear-shaped and filled the concert hall.
   • The cello produced a wonderfully pear-shaped tone.
   • He spoke with a pear-shaped, authoritative voice.

   同义词deepfull-bodiedmellowmelodiousresonantrichroundsonorous