“长肉”常见的英文表达有 put on weight 或 gain weight,二者都表示体重增加、身上长出更多肉(脂肪等)的意思,使用频率较高且通用。
例句:
If you don't exercise regularly, you'll easily put on weight.(如果你不经常锻炼,很容易长肉。)
I've been gaining weight lately because I've been eating too much.(我最近长肉了,因为我吃得太多了。 )
此外,bulk up 也有类似含义,但更侧重于肌肉的增长、身体变得健壮或体型增大(可能是肌肉也可能是脂肪),相对使用场景稍有不同。
例句:He's been working out at the gym to bulk up.(他一直在健身房锻炼以增加肌肉/长肉变得更壮实。 )