testudinate
动词
[tes'tjuːdɪneɪt]    [tes'tuːdəˌneɪt]

基本释义

adj.[动] 龟甲状的

词根词缀

前缀 testu- 龟,龟甲(源自拉丁语testudo,龟甲)
+
后缀 -dinate 做...状,呈...状
testu- + -dinate = testudinate

网络释义

像龟一样缩进壳中;变成龟;退缩;收缩

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例句

1. Some people tend to testudinate when they are faced with a challenging situation.
有些人在面对困难的情况时倾向于退缩。

2. He testudinated and avoided taking responsibility for his mistake.
他退缩了,避免为自己的错误负责。
testudinate单词图解,单词释义场景配图

实用场景例句

商务邮件
The client requested a testudinate design for the pavilion's roof to blend with the natural surroundings.
客户要求展馆屋顶采用龟甲状设计,以与自然环境融为一体。
学术写作
The testudinate structure of the ancient armor provided optimal defense against projectile weapons.
古代盔甲的龟甲状结构提供了针对投射武器的最佳防御。
旅游出行
We stayed in a unique testudinate tent that looked exactly like a giant turtle shell.
我们住在一个独特的龟甲状帐篷里,看起来就像一个巨大的龟壳。
日常对话
Look at that weird roof; it has a totally testudinate shape.
看那个奇怪的屋顶,它完全是龟甲状的。
社交媒体
Just spotted this crazy testudinate building downtown! Looks like a ninja turtle! 🐢🏢
刚在市中心看到这个疯狂的龟甲状建筑!看起来像忍者神龟!🐢🏢
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