wiry

1. ADJ Someone who is wiry is somewhat thin but is also strong. (人) 瘦而結實的

His body is wiry and athletic. 他的身體精瘦結實而且健壯。

2. ADJ Something such as hair or grass that is wiry is stiff and rough to touch. (毛發(fā)或草等) 硬而粗糙的

Her wiry hair was pushed up on top of her head in an untidy bun. 她那硬直的頭發(fā)被向上梳起，在頭頂盤成一個亂蓬蓬的髻。