dragon's teeth

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Square-pyramidal fortifications of reinforced concrete to impede the movement of tanks and mechanised infantry. plural,plural-normally
    — Experiments showed that twenty-five to fifty pounds of explosives often was needed to break a single dragon's tooth, and large pillboxes required half a ton.
  2. A series of triangular road surface markings painted on each side of a traffic lane, used for traffic calming or to alert drivers to a speed limit. Australia,New-Zealand,UK,plural,plural-normally
    — The new line markings – known internationally as dragon's teeth – are designed to make sure motorists know they are entering a 40kmh school zone. […] "It's our aim to get these new dragon's teeth out on our streets as quickly as possible, which is why we'll be enlisting the help of several different crews around the state to get started on this massive rollout."
  3. Lotus maritimus, a plant in the legume family. plural,plural-normally
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dragon, tooth. plural,plural-normally

词形变化

dragon's tooth singular
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