dentalium
名词
[den'teɪlɪəm]    [den'teɪlɪəm]

基本释义

n.[动]角贝属海生软体动物,八角贝,象牙贝

词根词缀

词根 dent 牙齿
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后缀 al 属于...的
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后缀 ium 表示物质或结构
dent + al + ium = dentalium

网络释义

一种漂亮的、像奶牛角样的贝壳;根据成分和构造的种类。

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例句



1、The traditional use of dentalium shells by Indigenous peoples is for currency and adornment.

原住民使用牙片贝壳的传统用途是作为货币和饰品。

2、Dentalium shells were highly valued and traded among Native American tribes.

牙片贝壳在美洲原住民部落之间备受重视,并进行交易。
dentalium单词图解,单词释义场景配图

实用场景例句

商务邮件
Our supplier from the coast has provided a new batch of dentalium shells, which are highly sought after for jewelry making.
我们的海岸供应商提供了一批新的象牙贝壳,这种贝壳在珠宝制作中非常抢手。
学术写作
The tusk shell, or dentalium, exhibits a unique burrowing behavior in soft marine sediments.
角贝(或称象牙贝)在松软的海相沉积物中表现出独特的潜穴行为。
旅游出行
While tide pooling in California, we were lucky enough to spot a live dentalium buried in the sand.
在加利福尼亚潮汐池探索时,我们很幸运地在沙子里发现了一只活的角贝。
日常对话
Look at this little curved shell I found on the beach; I think it's a dentalium!
看我在海滩上发现的这个弯曲的小贝壳,我觉得它是象牙贝!
社交媒体
Beachcombing win! Found a perfect dentalium shell today. Nature's little tusks are so cool. 🐚🌊
逛海滩大丰收!今天找到了一个完美的象牙贝。大自然的小象牙太酷了。🐚🌊
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