gird
/gɜ:d; ɡəd/ v (pt, pp girded or girt/ gɜ:t; ɡət/)
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with sth) (arch 古) surround sth 围绕某物
Trees girded the dark lake. 树木环绕著那阴暗的湖.
a sea-girt island 四面环海的岛.
2 [Tn.pr] ~ sb (with sth) (arch 古) clothe sb 给某人穿衣; 供某人以衣服
He girded himself with armour for the battle. 他穿好铠甲准备战斗.
3 (idm 习语) gird (up) one's `loins (rhet or joc 修辞或谑) prepare for action 准备行动.
4 (phr v) gird sth on (arch 古) fasten sth on, esp with a belt 将某物束紧, 扎住, 缠好（尤指用带子）
He girded on his sword. 他系上宝剑.