/ˈɡɑːrtər/
n. It refers to an elastic band or a fabric band that is worn around the leg, typically just above the knee or at the ankle. Historically, garters were often used to hold up stockings, especially in the past when stockings didn't have built - in means of staying up.
For example, in traditional formal wear, a man might wear a garter to keep his dress stockings in place. In some cultures, garters also have symbolic significance. In a Western wedding tradition, the bride may wear a garter, and it is often removed by the groom during the reception and then tossed to the male guests.
n. （garter）（通常为弹性的）袜带
- She checked her dress and pulled around her garter straps.
- garter belt v. （garter）吊袜带吊住