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pendulous

英 ['pendjʊləs] 美 ['pɛndʒələs]

解释

adj. 下垂的，悬垂的；摇摆的

※ 提供单词"pendulous"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

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.

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例句和用法

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.

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.

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

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.

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.