aquiline

英 ['ækwɪlaɪn]美 ['ækwɪlaɪn]
  • adj. 鹰的；似鹰的，像鹰的；钩状的
GRE 畅通词汇

中文词源

aquiline 鹰钩状的

来自拉丁词aquila, 鹰。

英文词源

aquiline
aquiline: see eagle
aquiline (adj.)
"curved like an eagle's beak," 1640s, originally in English in reference to long, hooked noses, from Latin aquilinus "of or like an eagle," from aquila "eagle," of uncertain origin, usually explained as "the dark bird;" compare aquilus "blackish, of the color of darkness."

双语例句

1. He had a thin aquiline nose and deep-set brown eyes.
他长着窄长的鹰钩鼻和深陷的褐色眼睛。
来自辞典例句
2. Heyward's aquiline, austere face showed concentration; behind rimless glasses his grey eyes were cool.
海沃德那长着鹰钩鼻子的严峻的脸上露出十分专注的神情, 无框眼镜的后面,一双褐色的眼睛闪着寒光.
来自辞典例句
3. The man has a strong and aquiline nose.
该名男子有强大和鹰鼻子.
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4. The profile of the old warrior was characterized by a strong jaw and an aquiline nose.
老战士侧面像的特征是一个坚硬的下巴和一个鹰钩鼻.
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5. The theology was complicated, despite the jut - jawed charm and aquiline intensity with which it was expressed.
尽管他有着极大的热情和非凡的敏锐,但神学本身对他来讲依然极其复杂.
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