英语单词

pendulous是什么意思

pendulous

英 ['pendjʊləs] 美 ['pɛndʒələs]
  • adj. 下垂的,悬垂的;摇摆的

中文词源


pendulous 摇摆的

来自pendulum,钟摆。引申词义摇摆的。

英文词源


pendulous (adj.)
c. 1600, from Latin pendulus "hanging down," figuratively "doubtful, uncertain, hesitating," from pendere "to hang" (see pendant) + -ous. Related: Pendulously; pendulousness.

双语例句


1. Her unbuttoned jacket opened to show two huge, pendulous breasts.
小棉袄本没扣着,胸前露出一对极长极大的奶来.

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2. The pendulous accelerometer design had much in common with the gyro design.
摆式加速度计的设计与陀螺设计有很多共同之处.

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3. Her lip grew pendulous as she aged.
由于老迈,她的嘴唇往下挂了.

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4. On the paralyzed side the ear is pendulous, the eye partly closed, and the nostril immobilized.
在麻痹的一侧,耳下垂; 眼半闭, 鼻孔不运动.

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5. So blend the turrets and shadows there that all seems pendulous in air.
塔楼阴影交互映衬,一切都似乎高悬空际.

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