floating island

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An aggregation of driftwood and roots, or vegetation, capable of bearing soil, which floats on the surface of (bog or lake) water or is floated out from a river delta or similar.
    — Such a floating island could carry small animals such as frogs, lizards, or rats, the resistant eggs of other animals, and specimens of plants not adapted to oceanic dispersal.
  2. A French cold dessert consisting of an "island" of meringue, made of egg whites and sugar, floating in a "sea" of custard.
  3. Synonym of kitchen island.
    — The floating island doubles as a place for the children to do their homework and eat meals.

词形变化

floating islands plural

词汇关系

下位词
camalote kirta phumdi
相关词
flotant sudd

词源

Calque of French île flottante.
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