Dadbod（dad+body）is used to refer to a male physique characterized by a slight flabbiness, undefined musculature, and a noticeable beer belly¹. It can also refer to a man who has such a physique.

“老爸身材”用来形容那种肌肉有点松弛、没型、啤酒肚明显的身材，也可指代拥有这种身材的男人。

 

The dadbod is a new trend and fraternity boys everywhere seem to be rejoicing. Turns out skipping the gym for a few brews² last Thursday after class turned out to be in their favor. While girls all love a sculpted³ guy, there is just something about the dadbod that makes boys seem more human, natural, and attractive.

“老爸身材”是一种让大学男生们窃喜的新潮流。上周四下课后没有健身馆而是去喝了几杯啤酒，现在看起来反而对自己有利。虽然女孩们都喜欢身材像雕塑般优美的型男，但是“老爸身材”也有它的优势，让男孩们看起来更像人类、更自然也更吸引人。 

 

Here's what girls love about the dadbods: they enjoy life, and that's both attractive and aspirational⁴. There's nothing wrong with having loads of chips, or two lunches, or an entire Nandos chicken while everyone else has a half.

来看看女孩们为什么喜欢“老爸身材”男生：他们享受生活，这一点让人感觉他们既有魅力又有魄力。而且吃很多薯条、两顿午餐，或是吃下一整只Nandos烤鸡也没什么不对，何必像其他人那样克制食欲的过日子呢。

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