elytra

解释

• n. 翅鞘；翅基（elytron的复数）

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英文词源

elytra (n.)

1774, plural of elytron "hardened wing of an insect," from Greek elytron "sheath," from elyein "to roll round," from PIE root *wel- (3) "to turn, roll," with derivatives referring to curved, enclosing objects (see volvox). Related: Elytroid.

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例句和用法

1. In this order the the forewings are modified to form hard elytra or cases.

该目昆虫的前翅发展成坚硬的鞘翅或壳.

来自辞典例句

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