The four states make up the brass buckle on that tough but pliable leather belt.

这四个州组成了这条坚韧而柔软的皮带上的铜扣。

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Waists, around a nylon buckle on each side, very strong.

裤腰上左右两边各有一个尼龙的扣，非常结实。

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Belts: White leather, with a silver buckle on the waistbelt.

皮带：白色皮制，在腰带上有银质皮带扣。

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The four states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri make up the brass buckle on that tough but pliable leather belt.

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