strut
n
rod or bar placed in a framework to strengthen and brace it (框架的)支杆, 支柱, 支撑物.
strut v (-tt-) [I, Ipr, Ip]
(often derog 常作贬义) walk in an upright, proud way 趾高气扬地走; 高视阔步
strutting peacocks 大摇大摆的孔雀
She strutted past us, ignoring our greeting. 她神气活现地从我们跟前走过, 我们打招呼她都不理. strut, n (usu sing 通常作单数) such a way of walking 趾高气扬的步态; 高视阔步的样子.
We set off down the hill. At first it was easy walking over the grass. Then the grass turned to bushes and the hillside became steeper. We climbed over rocks, through trees and found it more and more difficult to get down the hill. By now we were beginnin