“The hormonal profile associated with high [waist-to-hip ratio] . . . may favor success in resource competition, particularly under stressful circumstances, ” writes Cashdan.

它能促使资源竞争的成功，特别是在有压力的环境下。

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Beside him was an ancient woman who came barely above his waist, her head covered with a polka-dotted scarf; under her arm she held a perforated box with a whining cat inside.

在他身旁站着的是一个老妇人，她的脸上裹着斑点图案的头巾，腋下夹着一个有孔的盒子，里面是一直在哀嘶的小猫。

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The latest trends featuring under-belly wideband waists and fitted empire-waist shirts sure beat the stretch-panel pants and tent shirts I found during my first pregnancy.

最新的流行趋势是：着重腹部以下，腰部宽带、合身的高腰的衬衫确定会用过我第一次怀孕时流行的可伸缩的平板裤和帐篷衬衣。

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You know the pose: a woman holds her drink or a pen in one hand, her other arm is crossed over her waist, tucked under her elbow.

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