n.

1. 鞍，马鞍[C]
   The boy saw a pony with a brand-new saddle over its back.

   男孩看到背上有崭新鞍子的小马。

2. （自行车，摩托车等的）车座[C]
3. 鞍状物；鞍状山脊[C]
4. （羊，鹿的）带脊骨的腰肉[U][C][（+of）]
5. 【机】座板；滑动座架[C]
6. 浮桥（或电线杆上）的托梁

vt.

1. 给（马背）装鞍[（+up）]
2. 使负担；强加[（+on/upon/with）]
   He was saddled with a wife and five children.

   他挑起赡养妻子和五个孩子的担子。

vi.

1. 跨上马鞍

n.

1. a seat with a raised ridge at the front and back, fastened on the back of a horse for riding.
2. a seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.
3. a low part of a ridge between two higher points or peaks.
4. a shaped support for a cable, pipe, or other object.
5. Mathematics  a low region of a curve between two high points.
6. the lower part of the back in a mammal or fowl, especially when distinct in shape or marking.
7. a joint of meat consisting of the two loins.

v.

1. put a saddle on (a horse).
2. (usu. be saddled with) burden with an onerous responsibility or task.
3. (of a trainer) enter (a horse) for a race.